Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Earth Star
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Erdstern
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Bromeliales
Family
Araliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is .
Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star 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
Earth Star flower color:
- Earth Star leaf color:
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.