Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Nepal
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 15-10-9 NPK, Fertilize in early spring, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Regenerate tissues, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DALBERGIA sissoo
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Indian Rosewood, Sissoo
In German
QUICKSTICK
Rosenholz
In French
QUICKSTICK
bois de rose
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Palo de rosa
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Rosewood
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pau-rosa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Rosewood
In Latin
Quickstick
Rosewood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Dalbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Rosewood
Season and care of Quickstick and Rosewood is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Rosewood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Rosewood season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Rosewood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rosewood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Rosewood Physical Information
Quickstick and Rosewood physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rosewood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Rosewood are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Rosewood flower color: White, Yellow and Pink
- Rosewood leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Rosewood
Care of Quickstick and Rosewood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rosewood pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rosewood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.