Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Applemint Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Applemint Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore applemint
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Applemint
Season and care of Quickstick and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Applemint season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Applemint Physical Information
Quickstick and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Applemint are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Applemint
Care of Quickstick and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.