Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
-
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Insects, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Dracaena
In German
QUICKSTICK
Dracaena
In French
QUICKSTICK
Dracaena
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Dracaena
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Dracena
In Latin
Quickstick
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Dracaena
Season and care of Quickstick and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Dracaena season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Quickstick and Dracaena Physical Information
Quickstick and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Dracaena are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Dracaena
Care of Quickstick and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.