Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Babaco
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Babaco
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Babaco
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Babaco
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Babaco
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Babaco
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Babaco
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Aralia
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco are as follows:
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.