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About Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus


About Orchid Cactus and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants   

Origin
China   
Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Tropical rainforest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
11-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Weeping   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Purple, Red   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally   

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   
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   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

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   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Whole plant   

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   
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
DISOCACTUS ackermannii   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Orchid Cactus   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
आर्किड कैक्टस   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Orchid cactus   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Cactus Orchid   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
cactus orquídea   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
ορχιδέα κάκτος   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Orchid cactus   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Orchid kaktus   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Orchid cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Cactaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Disocactus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hylocereeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cactoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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