Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
CYMBIDIUM
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
आर्किड
In German
Baum des Himmels
Cymbidium Orchid
In French
Arbre de paradis
Cymbidium Orchid
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Cymbidium Orchid
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
kymbes
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Cymbidium Orchid
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Cymbidium Orchid
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Cymbidium Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Cymbidium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Cymbidium Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium Orchid
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Cymbidium 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 Cymbidium 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 Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.