Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
San Pedro
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Baum des Himmels
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Árvore do céu
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
San Pedro
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of San Pedro and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 San Pedro 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.
