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
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
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
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Gifboom
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Gifboom
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom 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
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.