Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
China
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
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 to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
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
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
tuberous बिगोनिया
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Knollenbegonie
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Bégonia tubéreux
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Begonia tuberosa
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Οζώδους Begonia
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
tuberosa Begonia
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Begonia guzowate
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Morbus Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Tuberous Begonia 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 Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.