Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Stevia
In German
QUICKSTICK
Stevia
In French
QUICKSTICK
Stevia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Stevia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Stevia
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Stevia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Stewia
In Latin
Quickstick
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Stevia
Season and care of Quickstick and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Stevia season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Stevia Physical Information
Quickstick and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Stevia are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Stevia
Care of Quickstick and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.