Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
candelabra primrose
In German
QUICKSTICK
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
QUICKSTICK
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Primula beesiana
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
QuickStick
prímula candelabros
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Quickstick
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Quickstick and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.