Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
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 water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
QUICKSTICK
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
QUICKSTICK
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
QuickStick
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Quickstick
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Quickstick and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Ram's Horn season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Quickstick and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Ram's Horn
Care of Quickstick and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.