Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
-
Baccharis sarothroides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Twigs
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
desert broom
In German
QUICKSTICK
Wüste Besen
In French
QUICKSTICK
desert broom
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
escoba del desierto
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
desert broom
In Portuguese
QuickStick
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
desert broom
In Latin
Quickstick
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Desert Broom
Season and care of Quickstick and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Desert Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Desert Broom Physical Information
Quickstick and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Desert Broom are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Desert Broom
Care of Quickstick and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.