Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Incense Cedar
In German
QUICKSTICK
Zeder
In French
QUICKSTICK
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cedro de incienso
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
cedro de incenso
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Quickstick
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Quickstick and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Incense Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Quickstick and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Incense Cedar
Care of Quickstick and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.