Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
सफेद कमल
In German
Baum des Himmels
Tigerlotus
In French
Arbre de paradis
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
białego lotosu
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
albus Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Nymphaeales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and White Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and White Lotus 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 White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.