Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
QUICKSTICK
Igel Kaktus
In French
QUICKSTICK
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cactus de erizo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Quickstick
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Echinopsis
Season and care of Quickstick and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Echinopsis season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Echinopsis Physical Information
Quickstick and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Echinopsis are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Echinopsis
Care of Quickstick and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.