Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Hills, Moist Soils
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
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
GUZMANIA
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania 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
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.