Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
POKEBERRY
In German
QUICKSTICK
Kermesbeere
In French
QUICKSTICK
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pokeberry
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
QuickStick
POKEBERRY
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
alkiermes
In Latin
Quickstick
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pokeberry
Season and care of Quickstick and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pokeberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Pokeberry Physical Information
Quickstick and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pokeberry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Pokeberry
Care of Quickstick and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.