Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
QUICKSTICK
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
QUICKSTICK
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Quickstick
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Malabar nut
Season and care of Quickstick and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Malabar nut season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Malabar nut Physical Information
Quickstick and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Malabar nut are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Malabar nut
Care of Quickstick and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.