Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Yambohne
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama 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
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.