Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
ओहियो बकेये
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ohio buckeye
In French
QUICKSTICK
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Quickstick
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Quickstick and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.