Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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, Green, Light Pink
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
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, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Kermesbeere
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
POKEBERRY
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
alkiermes
Diabelski laska
In Latin
pokeberry
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Devil's Walking Stick doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Devil's Walking Stick has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry 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 Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Pokeberry and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.