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About Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus


About Blue Lotus and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Herbs   

Origin
China   
Eastern Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Lowland, Ponds   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
10-11   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
80.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
40.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Orange, Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Broadly Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
In Water, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Plant grows in water   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

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

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

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Aphids, White bugs   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Diabetes, Nausea   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Leaves, Root, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bog Garden, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
Nymphaea caerulea   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
ब्लू लोटस   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Blue Lotus   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Blue Lotus   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Blue Lotus   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Blue Lotus   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Blue Lotus   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Blue Lotus   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Blue Lotus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Nymphaeales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Nymphaeaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Nymphaea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus

Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Blue Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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