Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In German
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In French
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Heliconia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Heliconia
In Latin
Quickstick
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Heliconia
Season and care of Quickstick and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Heliconia season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Heliconia Physical Information
Quickstick and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Heliconia are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Heliconia
Care of Quickstick and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.