Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America
  
China
  
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Sandy
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
All year
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Offsets
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
  
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Chin Cactus
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
Gymnocalycium
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
Gymnocalycium
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Gymnocalycium
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Tree-of-Heaven season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Gymnocalycium and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.