Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
QUICKSTICK
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
QUICKSTICK
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
snake gourd
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
snake gourd
QuickStick
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
snake gourd
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Coccinia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Quickstick
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Gourd and Quickstick Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Quickstick are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Quickstick
Care of Snake Gourd and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snake Gourd 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.