Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Esslöffel
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Desert cuillère
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Diabelski laska
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Agavaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue 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 Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Desert Spoon and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.