Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
QUICKSTICK
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Quickstick
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Lonicera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Quickstick and Japanese Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.