Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
बरमूडा घास
In German
QUICKSTICK
Bermuda Gras
In French
QUICKSTICK
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Grama
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
grama Bermuda
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Quickstick
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Robinieae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bermuda Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Bermuda Grass
Care of Quickstick and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.