Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
-
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, 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
Loam, Sand
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 ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bottle Palm
In German
QUICKSTICK
Palme
In French
QUICKSTICK
Paume
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Palma
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Palma
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bottle Palm
Season and care of Quickstick and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bottle Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Quickstick and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Bottle Palm
Care of Quickstick and Bottle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.