Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Madagascar
Types
Aralia spinosa
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Vinca
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Vinca
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Vinca
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Vinca
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Vinca
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Vinca
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Vinca
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Galium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Araliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Aralia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca 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
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.