Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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
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
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DOMBEYA wallichii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Pink Ball Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Pink Ball Tree
In French
QUICKSTICK
Pink Ball Tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pink Ball Tree
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Pink Ball Tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Pink Ball Tree
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Dombeja Wallicha
In Latin
Quickstick
Pink Ball Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Dombeyoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pink Ball Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree
Care of Quickstick and Pink Ball Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.