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About Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Lycaste Orchid


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Tree   

Origin
Mexico, Central America   
China   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Rocky areas   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H2, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
35.60 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Consistently   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Unknown   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Lycaste Orchidee   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Lycaste orchidée   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Lycaste orchidea   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
braemii orchid   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Sapindales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Lycaste   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Maxillarieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
31   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Lycaste Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Lycaste Orchid 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.

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