Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Gunnera manicata
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Haloragales
Family
Araliaceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.