Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gunnera manicata
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Apiales
Family
Gunneraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: 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 Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb 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.