Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
Laelia
In German
Baum des Himmels
Laelia
In French
Arbre de paradis
Laelia
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Laelia
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Laelia
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Laelia
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Laelia
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Laelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.