Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
South Africa
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Woodland Garden
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink
  
White, Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Needs high amount of water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Woodland margins
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as a potherb
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
COLEONEMA pulchrum
  
ARALIA spinosa
  
Common Name
Breath of Heaven
  
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
  
In Hindi
Breath of Heaven Plant
  
Devil's Walking Stick
  
In German
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
  
Teufelsspazierstock
  
In French
Breath of Heaven Plante
  
Walking bâton du diable
  
In Spanish
Aliento del Cielo Planta
  
Bastón del Diablo
  
In Greek
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
  
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
  
In Portuguese
Respiração do Céu Planta
  
Vara andando de diabo
  
In Polish
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
  
Diabelski laska
  
In Latin
Gaudete de caelo Planta
  
Virgam diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Araliaceae
  
Genus
Coleonema
  
Aralia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
  
Aralioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: 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 Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breath-of-Heaven 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.