Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Quickstick
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Order
Fabales
Commelinales
Family
Fabaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
- Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Quickstick and Mangles kangaroo paw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.