Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove old, faded fronds
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Ants, Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CHAMAEDOREA cataractarum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cataract Palm, Cascade Palm
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
कैट पाम
In German
QUICKSTICK
Cat Palm
In French
QUICKSTICK
Cat Palm
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
gato de Palm
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
γάτα Palm
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Cat palma
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
kot Palm
In Latin
Quickstick
Cat Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cat Palm
Season and care of Quickstick and Cat Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cat Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cat Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cat Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cat Palm is Neutral.
Quickstick and Cat Palm Physical Information
Quickstick and Cat Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cat Palm height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cat Palm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cat Palm flower color: Yellow
- Cat Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Cat Palm
Care of Quickstick and Cat Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cat Palm pruning is done Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cat Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.