Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not available
  
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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
  
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
THEOBROMA cacao
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
कोको संयंत्र
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
Kakaopflanze
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
usine de cacao
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
planta del cacao
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
φυτό του κακάο
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
planta do cacau
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
Kakao roślin
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Cocos herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Theobroma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Theobromeae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Byttneroideae
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Quickstick and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cocoa Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Quickstick and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Quickstick and Cocoa Plant
Care of Quickstick and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.