Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DURANTA
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In German
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In French
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Duranta
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Duranta
In Latin
Quickstick
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Duranta
Season and care of Quickstick and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Duranta season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Duranta Physical Information
Quickstick and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Duranta are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Duranta
Care of Quickstick and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.