Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Aralia spinosa
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Needs watering once a week
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
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Laelia
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Laelia
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Laelia
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Laelia
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Laelia
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Laelia
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Laelia
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .
Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia 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
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.