Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
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
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
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Palo Verde
In German
QUICKSTICK
Palo Verde
In French
QUICKSTICK
Palo Verde
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Palo Verde
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Palo verde
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Palo Verde
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Palo Verde
In Latin
Quickstick
Palo Viride
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Parkinsonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Palo Verde
Season and care of Quickstick and Palo Verde is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Palo Verde Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Palo Verde season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Palo Verde Physical Information
Quickstick and Palo Verde physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Palo Verde are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
- Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Palo Verde
Care of Quickstick and Palo Verde include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.