Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Water Celery
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Céleri d'eau
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
El apio agua
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Seler Woda
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery 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 Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Water Celery and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.