Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Leucojum aestivum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In German
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Leucojum
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Leucojum
In Latin
Quickstick
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Leucojum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Leucojum
Season and care of Quickstick and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Leucojum season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Leucojum Physical Information
Quickstick and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Leucojum are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Leucojum
Care of Quickstick and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.