Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
QUICKSTICK
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
palma blanca
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Quickstick
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Blue Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.