Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Red, Violet
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
mandacaru
In German
Baum des Himmels
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Arbre de paradis
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Mandacaru
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Mandacaru
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Mandacaru season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.