Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Aralia spinosa
Number of Varieties
1001
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99994-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm300.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm460.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
bipinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
चमेली
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Jasmin
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Jasmin
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Hortensia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Jasmin
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Jasmin
Virgam diaboli
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Aloaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
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Subfamily
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Aralioideae
Number of Species
20030
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27800
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