Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
-
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
strawflower
In German
QUICKSTICK
Strohblume
In French
QUICKSTICK
strawflower
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
strawflower
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
strawflower
In Portuguese
QuickStick
strawflower
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
strawflower
In Latin
Quickstick
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Strawflower
Season and care of Quickstick and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Strawflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Quickstick and Strawflower Physical Information
Quickstick and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Strawflower are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Strawflower
Care of Quickstick and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.