Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Black Currant
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Black Currant
In German
QUICKSTICK
Black Currant
In French
QUICKSTICK
groseille noire
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
negro Grosella
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
groselha-preta
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Quickstick
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Black Currant
Season and care of Quickstick and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Black Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Black Currant Physical Information
Quickstick and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Black Currant are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Black Currant
Care of Quickstick and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.