Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Limequat
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In German
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In French
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Limequat
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Limequat
In Latin
Quickstick
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Limequat
Season and care of Quickstick and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Limequat season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Limequat Physical Information
Quickstick and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Limequat are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Limequat
Care of Quickstick and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.