Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-14
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
आर्किड
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Orchidee
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Orchidée
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Orquídea
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
orquídea
In Polish
Diabelski laska
orquídea
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Encyclia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia 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
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.