Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Scilla siberica
In German
QUICKSTICK
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
QUICKSTICK
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
siberica Scilla
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Scilla siberica
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
Quickstick
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Quickstick and Siberian Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Siberian Squill? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Siberian Squill. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Quickstick and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Siberian Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Quickstick and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Siberian Squill
Care of Quickstick and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.