Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
taraw palm
In German
QUICKSTICK
Taraw palme
In French
QUICKSTICK
Taraw palm
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Taraw palma
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Taraw palma
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Quickstick
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Serdang
Season and care of Quickstick and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Serdang season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Serdang Physical Information
Quickstick and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Serdang are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Serdang
Care of Quickstick and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.