Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Does not require regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Macaw
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Ara
In French
Walking bâton du diable
ara
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
guacamayo
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
μακώ
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
arara
In Polish
Diabelski laska
ara
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw 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
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.