Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In German
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In French
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Holywood
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Holywood
In Latin
Quickstick
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Holywood
Season and care of Quickstick and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Holywood season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Holywood Physical Information
Quickstick and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Holywood are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Quickstick and Holywood
Care of Quickstick and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.