Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Aralia spinosa
Epiphyllum hybrids
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Tropical rainforest
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow 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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 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
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Orchid cactus
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus 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
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.