Devil's Walking Stick

Giant Pumpkin

About Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin

Devil's Walking Stick

Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

South America

Types

Aralia spinosa

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

gardens, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

0 99

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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

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

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm500.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green, Ivory

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs high amount of water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Root

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as a potherb

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARALIA spinosa

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Common Name

American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

In Hindi

Devil's Walking Stick

कद्दू

In German

Teufelsspazierstock

Kürbis

In French

Walking bâton du diable

Citrouille

In Spanish

Bastón del Diablo

Calabaza

In Greek

Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Vara andando de diabo

Abóbora

In Polish

Diabelski laska

Dynia

In Latin

Virgam diaboli

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Violales

Family

Araliaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Aralia

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin. Devil's Walking Stick has thorns and Giant Pumpkin 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 Giant Pumpkin 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 Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin

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

Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin 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
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.