Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Jam
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Sea Grape
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
सागर अंगूर
In German
QUICKSTICK
Sea Grape
In French
QUICKSTICK
Sea Grape
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Sea Grape
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Sea Grape
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Sea Grape
In Latin
Quickstick
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Sea Grape
Season and care of Quickstick and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Sea Grape season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Sea Grape Physical Information
Quickstick and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Sea Grape are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Quickstick and Sea Grape
Care of Quickstick and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.