Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
राजहंस फूल
In German
Baum des Himmels
Flamingoblume
In French
Arbre de paradis
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
flamenco flor
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
flamingo flor
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Flamingo Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.