Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
-
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In German
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In French
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Mizuna
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Mizuna
In Latin
Quickstick
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Mizuna
Season and care of Quickstick and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mizuna season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Quickstick and Mizuna Physical Information
Quickstick and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mizuna are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Mizuna
Care of Quickstick and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.