Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
काला बांस
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
bambou noir
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Diabelski laska
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime 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 Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Black Bamboo and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Bamboo 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.