Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
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Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
digitate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
QUICKSTICK
Holz Bambus
In French
QUICKSTICK
bois Bambou
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
bambú
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
Quickstick
lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Quickstick and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Timber Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Quickstick and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Timber Bamboo
Care of Quickstick and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.