Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In German
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In French
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Apamate
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Apamate
In Latin
Quickstick
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Apamate
Season and care of Quickstick and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Apamate season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Apamate Physical Information
Quickstick and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Apamate are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Apamate
Care of Quickstick and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate 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 Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.