Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
QUICKSTICK
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
QUICKSTICK
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Quickstick
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Mashua
Season and care of Quickstick and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mashua season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Mashua Physical Information
Quickstick and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mashua are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Mashua
Care of Quickstick and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.