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About Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium


About Geranium and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
China   
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
422   
17

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Mediterranean region   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
12-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
Not Available   

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Reniform   

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   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period   

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   

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   

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single, Double, Semi-Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Sinuses, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

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   
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Flowers, Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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   
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
PELARGONIUM   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Florist Geranium, Geranium   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Geranium   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Geranie   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Géranium   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Geranio   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
γεράνι   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Gerânio   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Pelargonia   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Geranium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Geraniales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Geraniaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Geranium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
422   
37

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Geranium 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 Geranium 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 Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Geranium 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 Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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