Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
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Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, 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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
Buddha manus
Arbor
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Quickstick and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Buddha's Hand season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Quickstick and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Hand
Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.