Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Pot Marigold
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ringelblume
In French
QUICKSTICK
pot Marigold
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Caléndula
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pot Marigold
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Quickstick
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Quickstick and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pot Marigold season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Quickstick and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Quickstick and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Pot Marigold
Care of Quickstick and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.