Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Cordyline
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Cordyline
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Cordyline
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
cordyline
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
cordyline
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Cordyline
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Cordyline
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Cordyline
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Cordyline and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.