Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
-
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Deltoid
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
लोबिया
In German
QUICKSTICK
cowpea
In French
QUICKSTICK
niébé
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
caupí
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
cowpea
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Koopea
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Koopea
In Latin
Quickstick
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cowpea
Season and care of Quickstick and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cowpea season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Cowpea Physical Information
Quickstick and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cowpea are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Quickstick and Cowpea
Care of Quickstick and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.