Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
digitate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
हेगड़े बांस
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hedge Bambus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Quickstick
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Quickstick and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.