Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
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
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
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In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In German
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In French
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Twinleaf
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Twinleaf
In Latin
Quickstick
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Twinleaf
Season and care of Quickstick and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Twinleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Twinleaf Physical Information
Quickstick and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Twinleaf are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Twinleaf
Care of Quickstick and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.