Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Peregrina
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Peregrina
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Peregrina
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Peregrina
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Peregrina
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Peregrina
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Peregrina
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 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 Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Peregrina and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peregrina 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.