Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Borage
In German
QUICKSTICK
Borretsch
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bourrache
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
borraja
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Borage
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Borragem
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Quickstick
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Borage
Season and care of Quickstick and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Borage season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Quickstick and Borage Physical Information
Quickstick and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Borage are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Borage
Care of Quickstick and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.