Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Elefant von Apple
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Apiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Elephant Apple and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.