Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In German
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In French
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Cardon
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cardon
In Latin
Quickstick
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Quickstick and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Cardon. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Cardon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quickstick and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cardon
Season and care of Quickstick and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cardon season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is .
Quickstick and Cardon Physical Information
Quickstick and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cardon are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Cardon
Care of Quickstick and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.