Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Africa
Types
Aralia spinosa
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
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
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
GASTERIA
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Gasteria
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Gasteria
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Gasteria
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Gasteria
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Gasteria
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Gasteria
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Gasteria
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Gasteria
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria 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
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.