Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Middle Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
हाथी घास
In German
QUICKSTICK
Elefantengras
In French
QUICKSTICK
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
pasto elefante
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
capim-elefante
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Quickstick
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Elephant Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Quickstick and Elephant Grass
Care of Quickstick and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.