Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Jostaberry
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Jostaberry
In German
QUICKSTICK
Jostaberry
In French
QUICKSTICK
casseille
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Jostaberry
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Jostaberry
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Jostaberry
In Latin
Quickstick
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Jostaberry
Season and care of Quickstick and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Jostaberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Jostaberry Physical Information
Quickstick and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Jostaberry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Jostaberry
Care of Quickstick and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.