Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
-
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अंजीर
In German
QUICKSTICK
Feige
In French
QUICKSTICK
figue
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
higo
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Figura
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Figa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Quickstick and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Kadota Fig season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Quickstick and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Kadota Fig
Care of Quickstick and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.