Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
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Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged 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
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Erosion control, 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, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Enkianthus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In German
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Enkianthus
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Enkianthus
In Latin
Quickstick
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Enkianthoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Enkianthus
Season and care of Quickstick and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Enkianthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Enkianthus Physical Information
Quickstick and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Enkianthus are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Enkianthus
Care of Quickstick and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.