Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Madagascar
Types
Aralia spinosa
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Madagascar palm
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Pachypodium
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Araliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm 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
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.