Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Grapefruit
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चकोतरा
In German
QUICKSTICK
Grapefruit
In French
QUICKSTICK
pamplemousse
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pomelo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Toranja
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
grejpfrut
In Latin
Quickstick
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Grapefruit
Season and care of Quickstick and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Grapefruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Grapefruit Physical Information
Quickstick and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Grapefruit are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Grapefruit
Care of Quickstick and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.