Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff 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
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.