Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
-
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, 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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Biodiesel, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Spindle Palm
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Spindle Palm
In German
QUICKSTICK
Spindelpalme
In French
QUICKSTICK
Palmiste marron
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Spindle Palm
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Spindle Palm
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Latin
Quickstick
Spindle Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Hyophorbe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Spindle Palm
Season and care of Quickstick and Spindle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Spindle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Spindle Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Spindle Palm Physical Information
Quickstick and Spindle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Spindle Palm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
- Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Quickstick and Spindle Palm
Care of Quickstick and Spindle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.