Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Chionodoxa
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
QUICKSTICK
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
QuickStick
glória da neve
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Quickstick
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Quickstick and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Glory of the Snow season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Quickstick and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Glory of the Snow
Care of Quickstick and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.