Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Canary Islands
Types
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Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spine-edged leaves
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Parrot's Beak
In German
QUICKSTICK
Papageienschnabel
In French
QUICKSTICK
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pico de loro
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Quickstick
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Quickstick and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Parrot's Beak season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Quickstick and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Quickstick and Parrot's Beak
Care of Quickstick and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.