Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
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
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Épinards d'eau
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Water Spinach
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach 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 Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Water Spinach and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done 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 Water Spinach 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.