Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
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April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
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
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
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Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
RHAPHANUS sativus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Radish plant
In German
QUICKSTICK
Rettich Pflanze
In French
QUICKSTICK
usine de radis
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
planta de rábano
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
φυτικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
QuickStick
planta radish
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
rzodkiewka roślin
In Latin
Quickstick
raphanus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Raphanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Radish Plant
Season and care of Quickstick and Radish Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Radish Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Radish Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Radish Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Radish Plant is Neutral.
Quickstick and Radish Plant Physical Information
Quickstick and Radish Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Radish Plant are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Radish Plant flower color: White
- Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Radish Plant
Care of Quickstick and Radish Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Radish Plant pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.