Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Heliconiaceae
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Heliconia
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Heliconia
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Heliconia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Heliconia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Heliconia
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Heliconia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Heliconia
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia 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 Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Heliconia and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia 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.