Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Coral
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In German
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In French
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pelargônio
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In Latin
Quickstick
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pelargonium
Season and care of Quickstick and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pelargonium season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Quickstick and Pelargonium Physical Information
Quickstick and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pelargonium are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Pelargonium
Care of Quickstick and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.