Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
QUICKSTICK
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
QUICKSTICK
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
Quickstick
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Quickstick and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Butternut Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Quickstick and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Quickstick and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Butternut Squash
Care of Quickstick and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.