Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
flowering maple
In German
QUICKSTICK
Schönmalve
In French
QUICKSTICK
érable floraison
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
arce de floración
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
QuickStick
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Quickstick
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Quickstick and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Flowering Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Quickstick and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Quickstick and Flowering Maple
Care of Quickstick and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.