Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Anacahuita
In German
QUICKSTICK
Anacahuita
In French
QUICKSTICK
anacahuita
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
anacahuita
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Anacahuita
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Anacahuita
In Latin
Quickstick
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Boraginales
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Anacahuita
Season and care of Quickstick and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Anacahuita season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Anacahuita Physical Information
Quickstick and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Anacahuita are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Anacahuita
Care of Quickstick and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.