Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Freesia
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Freesia
In German
QUICKSTICK
Freesie
In French
QUICKSTICK
Freesia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
fresia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
freesia
In Portuguese
QuickStick
freesia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
frezja
In Latin
Quickstick
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Freesia
Season and care of Quickstick and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Freesia season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Quickstick and Freesia Physical Information
Quickstick and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Freesia are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Freesia
Care of Quickstick and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.