Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Needs high amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Bärn-Gras
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
ours Herbe
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
miś Trawa
Diabelski laska
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Devil's Walking Stick doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Devil's Walking Stick has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Bear Grass and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.