Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Allamanda
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Allamanda
Octopus tree
In French
Allamanda
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Allamanda
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Allamanda
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Allamanda
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Allamanda
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Allamanda and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Octopus Tree. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Allamanda and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Allamanda and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Allamanda and Octopus Tree
Care of Allamanda and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.