Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Balanced 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In German
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In French
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Crossandra
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Crossandra
In Latin
Quickstick
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Crossandra
Season and care of Quickstick and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Crossandra season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Crossandra Physical Information
Quickstick and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Crossandra are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Crossandra
Care of Quickstick and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.