Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Aralia spinosa
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Octopus tree
In French
Walking bâton du diable
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree 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
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.