Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Coral
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Gasteria
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Gasteria
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Gasteria
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Gasteria
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Gasteria
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Gasteria
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Gasteria
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Gasteria
Virgam diaboli
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Aloaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and 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 Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Gasteria and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less 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.