Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 stimulate growth, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Crapemyrtle
In French
QUICKSTICK
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Quickstick
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Quickstick and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle
Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.