Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
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Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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, Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DELONIX regia
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चमकीला
In German
QUICKSTICK
Flamboyant
In French
QUICKSTICK
Flamboyant
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Extravagante
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
QuickStick
extravagante
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Kwiecisty
In Latin
Quickstick
flamboyant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Quickstick and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.