Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In German
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In French
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
QuickStick
jumping cholla
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
jumping cholla
In Latin
Quickstick
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Quickstick and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Jumping Cholla season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Quickstick and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Jumping Cholla
Care of Quickstick and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.