Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
-
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Bread Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Brotbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol del pan
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore de pão
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bread Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bread Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Bread Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Quickstick and Bread Tree
Care of Quickstick and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.