Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Pink Flame Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
QUICKSTICK
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Quickstick
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Quickstick and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame 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 Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.