Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
एवोकाडो
In German
QUICKSTICK
Avocado
In French
QUICKSTICK
Avocat
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Aguacate
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Abacate
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Awokado
In Latin
Quickstick
Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Avocado
Season and care of Quickstick and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Avocado season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Avocado Physical Information
Quickstick and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Avocado are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Avocado
Care of Quickstick and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avocado 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.