Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
फर्न पाइन
In German
QUICKSTICK
Fern Pinien
In French
QUICKSTICK
pin Fern
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
pino helecho
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pinho Fern
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Fern sosna
In Latin
Quickstick
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Fern Pine
Season and care of Quickstick and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Fern Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Fern Pine Physical Information
Quickstick and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Fern Pine are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Fern Pine
Care of Quickstick and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.