Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In German
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In French
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Treacleberry
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Treacleberry
In Latin
Quickstick
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Treacleberry
Season and care of Quickstick and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Treacleberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Quickstick and Treacleberry Physical Information
Quickstick and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Treacleberry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Treacleberry
Care of Quickstick and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.