Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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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
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
QUICKSTICK
Wiese Phlox
In French
QUICKSTICK
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
prado Phlox
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Quickstick
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Quickstick and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Meadow Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Quickstick and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Meadow Phlox
Care of Quickstick and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.