Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
-
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Apricot
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
खूबानी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Albaricoque
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Apricot
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Morela
In Latin
Quickstick
Apricot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Apricot
Season and care of Quickstick and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Apricot season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Apricot Physical Information
Quickstick and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Apricot are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Apricot
Care of Quickstick and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot 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 Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.