Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Pratia
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Pratia
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Pratia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pratia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Pratia
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Pratia
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Pratia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Pratia
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pratia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pratia is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Pratia and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.