Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Globe shaped
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Drought Tolerant
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 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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In German
QUICKSTICK
Sina
In French
QUICKSTICK
Sina
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Sina
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Sina
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Sina
Season and care of Quickstick and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Sina season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Sina Physical Information
Quickstick and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Sina are as follows:
Care of Quickstick and Sina
Care of Quickstick and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.