Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Sedum acre
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Stonecrop
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Stonecrop
In German
QUICKSTICK
Stonecrop
In French
QUICKSTICK
Orpin
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
uva de gato
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Stonecrop
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
rozchodnika
In Latin
Quickstick
Sedum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Stonecrop
Season and care of Quickstick and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Stonecrop season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Stonecrop Physical Information
Quickstick and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Stonecrop are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Stonecrop
Care of Quickstick and Stonecrop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.