Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, 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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
QUICKSTICK
Palme
In French
QUICKSTICK
Paume
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Palma
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Palma
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and King Palm
Season and care of Quickstick and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and King Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and King Palm Physical Information
Quickstick and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and King Palm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and King Palm
Care of Quickstick and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.