Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, 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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
regal geranium
In German
QUICKSTICK
Regal Geranie
In French
QUICKSTICK
geranium royale
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
geranio regia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
regal geranium
In Portuguese
QuickStick
gerânio régio
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
regal geranium
In Latin
Quickstick
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Quickstick and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Regal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Quickstick and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Regal Geranium
Care of Quickstick and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.