Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
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conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In German
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In French
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Alocasia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Alocasia
In Latin
Quickstick
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Kris Plant
Season and care of Quickstick and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Kris Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Kris Plant Physical Information
Quickstick and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Kris Plant are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Quickstick and Kris Plant
Care of Quickstick and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.