Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
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Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chinakohl
In French
QUICKSTICK
Napa chou
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Repolho Napa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Quickstick
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Quickstick and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Quickstick and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Napa Cabbage season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Quickstick and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Quickstick and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Napa Cabbage
Care of Quickstick and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.