Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In German
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In French
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Quickstick
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Polemonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Quickstick and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.