Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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 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 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
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
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.