Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
tropical environments, Tropical 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, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CARICA papaya
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Papaya
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
पपीता
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Papaya
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Papaye
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Papaya
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Mamão
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Papaja
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya 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
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.