Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Laelia
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Laelia
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Laelia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Laelia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Laelia
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Laelia
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Laelia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Laelia
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia 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 Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Laelia and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia 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.