Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
wax
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
wax plant
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Candelilla
In German
QUICKSTICK
candelilla
In French
QUICKSTICK
candelilla
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
candelilla
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
candelilla
In Portuguese
QuickStick
candelilla
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
candelilla
In Latin
Quickstick
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Candelilla
Season and care of Quickstick and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Candelilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Candelilla Physical Information
Quickstick and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Candelilla are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Candelilla
Care of Quickstick and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.