Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, 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
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
satsuma
In German
QUICKSTICK
satsuma
In French
QUICKSTICK
satsuma
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
satsuma
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
satsuma
In Portuguese
QuickStick
satsuma
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Satsuma
In Latin
Quickstick
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Satsuma
Season and care of Quickstick and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Satsuma season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Satsuma Physical Information
Quickstick and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Satsuma are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Satsuma
Care of Quickstick and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.