Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
agricultural areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
bipinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
तोरी
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Zucchini
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Courgette
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
calabacín
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Kabaczek
Diabelski laska
In Latin
zucchini
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Devil's Walking Stick season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini 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 Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Zucchini and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.