Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CITRUS hystrix
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
काफ़िर लाइम
In German
QUICKSTICK
Kaffernlimette
In French
QUICKSTICK
combava
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cafre
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Καφρός Lime
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Kaffir Lime
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
kaffir wapno
In Latin
Quickstick
Cafres Lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Kaffir Lime
Season and care of Quickstick and Kaffir Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Kaffir Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Kaffir Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Kaffir Lime Physical Information
Quickstick and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Kaffir Lime are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
- Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Kaffir Lime
Care of Quickstick and Kaffir Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.