Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular 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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Tangelo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Tangelo
In German
QUICKSTICK
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
QUICKSTICK
Tangelo
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Tangelo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Tangelo
In Portuguese
QuickStick
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Tangelo
In Latin
Quickstick
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Tangelo
Season and care of Quickstick and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Tangelo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Tangelo Physical Information
Quickstick and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Tangelo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Tangelo
Care of Quickstick and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.