Devil's Club
Also known as
Devil's walking stick and Alaskan ginseng
Taxonomy
Oplopanax horridus
Oplopanax
Araliaceae
Apiales
How to care for Devil's Club
Water
How often to water your Devil's Club
every 9
Devil's Club needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Miami, Florida.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Miami, Florida
66% Medium
Finding light for Devil's Club in your home
a window
Devil's Club love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Devil's Club does not tolerate low light 🚫.
Miami, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Devil's Club
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Devil's Club after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Devil's Club prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Devil's Club requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Devil's Club will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Devil's Club can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Devil's Club
Devil's Club
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Miami, Florida, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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