Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cranesbill
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Hydrangea
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hortensie
In French
QUICKSTICK
Hortensia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Hortensia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Hortênsia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Hortensja
In Latin
Quickstick
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Cranesbill
Season and care of Quickstick and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cranesbill season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Cranesbill Physical Information
Quickstick and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cranesbill are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Cranesbill
Care of Quickstick and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.