Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
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
Globe shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In German
Sina
QUICKSTICK
In French
Sina
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Sina
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Sina
QuickStick
In Polish
Sina
QUICKSTICK
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Stenocereus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Sina and Quickstick
Season and care of Sina and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sina and Quickstick Physical Information
Sina and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sina and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Sina and Quickstick
Care of Sina and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.