Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less 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
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In German
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In French
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Zizka
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Zizka
In Latin
Quickstick
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Zizka
Season and care of Quickstick and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Zizka season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Zizka Physical Information
Quickstick and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Zizka are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Zizka
Care of Quickstick and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.