Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry
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, 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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In German
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In French
QUICKSTICK
pélargonium
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
pelargonium
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pelargônio
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
pelargonia
In Latin
Quickstick
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Quickstick and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Scented Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Quickstick and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Quickstick and Scented Geranium
Care of Quickstick and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.