Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Trichocereus pachanoi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
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
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Trichocereus
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In German
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Trichocereus
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Trichocereus
In Latin
Quickstick
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Trichocereus
Season and care of Quickstick and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Trichocereus season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Trichocereus Physical Information
Quickstick and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Trichocereus are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Trichocereus
Care of Quickstick and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.