Quickstick

Saharan Myrtle

About Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle

Quickstick

Saharan Myrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

North Africa

Types

Myrtus nivellei

Number of Varieties

-0

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Desert, Rocky Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Not Availble

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Black, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Moist but well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Moisture

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Moist, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions

Moisture

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Acne, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GLIRICIDIA sepium

Myrtus nivellei

Common Name

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

Saharan myrtle

In Hindi

QUICKSTICK

Saharan myrtle

In German

QUICKSTICK

Saharan myrtle

In French

QUICKSTICK

myrte subsaharienne

In Spanish

QUICKSTICK

mirto subsahariana

In Greek

QUICKSTICK

Σαχάρας μυρτιά

In Portuguese

QuickStick

murta Saharan

In Polish

QUICKSTICK

mirt Subsaharyjskiej

In Latin

Quickstick

myrto Saharan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Myrtus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle

Season and care of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information

Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle

Care of Quickstick and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.