Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
-
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
JATROPHA
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
रतनजोत
In German
QUICKSTICK
Purgiernuß
In French
QUICKSTICK
purghère
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
frailejón
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
jatropha
In Portuguese
QuickStick
galamaluco
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
jatrofa
In Latin
Quickstick
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Jatropha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Robinieae
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Jatropha
Season and care of Quickstick and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Jatropha season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Quickstick and Jatropha Physical Information
Quickstick and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Jatropha are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Jatropha
Care of Quickstick and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.