Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
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Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, 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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Carissia
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Carissa
In German
QUICKSTICK
carissa
In French
QUICKSTICK
carissa
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
carissa
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
carissa
In Portuguese
QuickStick
carissa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
carissa
In Latin
Quickstick
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Carissa
Season and care of Quickstick and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Carissa season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Carissa Physical Information
Quickstick and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Carissa are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Carissa
Care of Quickstick and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.