Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Aralia spinosa
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
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
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Walking bâton du diable
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
planta del papiro
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
planta do papiro
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Araliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus 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
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.