Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
-
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Tuberose
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
रजनीगंधा
In German
QUICKSTICK
Tuberose
In French
QUICKSTICK
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
nardo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Tuberosa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Tuberoza
In Latin
Quickstick
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Tuberose
Season and care of Quickstick and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Tuberose season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Tuberose Physical Information
Quickstick and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Tuberose are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Tuberose
Care of Quickstick and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.