Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
schomburgkia
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
schomburgkia
Baum des Himmels
In French
schomburgkia
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
schomburgkia
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Árvore do céu
In Polish
schomburgkia
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
schomburgkia
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Ailanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Schomburgkia and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Schomburgkia 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.