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About Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia


About Begonia and Devil's Walking Stick


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1600   
9

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory   
Pink, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Purple, Black   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Red, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green   
Red, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water   
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs   
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as a potherb   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa   
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   

Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club   
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   

In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick   
बिगोनिया   

In German
Teufelsspazierstock   
Begonie   

In French
Walking bâton du diable   
Begonia   

In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo   
Begonia   

In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου   
μπιγκόνια   

In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo   
Begônia   

In Polish
Diabelski laska   
Begonia   

In Latin
Virgam diaboli   
Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Araliaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Aralia   
Begonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aralioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1795   
11

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Properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia. Devil's Walking Stick has thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Walking Stick does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Walking Stick has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Begonia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia

Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia Physical Information

Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia are as follows:

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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