How much sunlight does my Tree Of Hell need?

Tree Of Hell requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Tree Of Hell?

Tree Of Hell does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Tree Of Hell?

Tree Of Hell is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Tree Of Hell?

Tree Of Hell grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Tree Of Hell be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Tree Of Hell can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Tree Of Hell easy to care for?

Tree Of Hell can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Tree Of Hell?

Tree Of Hell prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Tree Of Hell

The Tree of Heaven is a non-native invasive tree that has naturalized in many parts of the USSA and all areas of NC. The leaves are the best way to identify this tree as the large compound leaves have a glandular, notched base on each leaflet. It is reported to be invasive in natural areas in 30 states across the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ailanthus altissima

Genus

Ailanthus

Family

Simaroubaceae

Order

Sapindales

Also known as

Tree-of-Heaven, Tree-of-Heaven, Tree of heaven, Ailanthus, Varnish tree, Chouchun and Tree of hell

How to care for Tree Of Hell

Water

How often to water your Tree Of Hell

Tree Of Hell needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.