Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Cancer, Eye Problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Encyclia Cochleata
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Clamshell Orchid
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Orchidales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Prosthechea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.