Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South Africa
Types
Aralia spinosa
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Needs less watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Pine
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Lebombo Cycad
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Lebombo Cycad
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Lebombo Palmfarn
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Lebombo Cycad
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Lebombo cícadas
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Lebombo Cycad
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Lebombo Cycad
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Lebombo Cycad
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Lebombo Cycad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Aralia
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad 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
Lebombo Cycad flower color:
- Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lebombo Cycad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lebombo Cycad 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 Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.