Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
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Sophora secundiflora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
QUICKSTICK
Meskalbohne
In French
QUICKSTICK
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Quickstick
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Quickstick and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.