Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
QUICKSTICK
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
QUICKSTICK
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Quickstick
Fiber opticus Grass
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Isolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Quickstick and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.