Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
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Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In German
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In French
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Quickstick
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Quickstick and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Gymnocalycium season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Quickstick and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Quickstick and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Gymnocalycium
Care of Quickstick and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.