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
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
flamingo lily
In German
Baum des Himmels
flamingo lily
In French
Arbre de paradis
flamingo lily
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
flamingo lily
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
flamingo lily
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
flamingo lily
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
flamingo lily
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
flamingo lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Simaroubaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ailanthus
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Flamingo Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Lily is Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Flamingo Lily height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Flamingo Lily 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 Lily 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 Flamingo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.