Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Cusick's camas, large camas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hyazinthe
In French
QUICKSTICK
jacinthe
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
jacinto
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
jacinto
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
hiacynt
In Latin
Quickstick
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Hyacinthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Quickstick and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Hyacinth 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.