Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Rotkohl
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chou rouge
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Repollo rojo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Red Cabbage
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Quickstick
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Quickstick and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Red Cabbage season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Quickstick and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Quickstick and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Red Cabbage
Care of Quickstick and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.