Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Aralia spinosa
Holy basil-
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
-
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Basil
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
तुलसी
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Basilikum
In French
Walking bâton du diable
basilic
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
albahaca
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
manjericão
In Polish
Diabelski laska
bazylia
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Basil
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Basil Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Basil 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
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Basil
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.