Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Apricot
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
खूबानी
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Octopus tree
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Albaricoque
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Apricot
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Morela
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Apricot
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apricot and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Apricot and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Apricot and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Apricot and Octopus Tree
Care of Apricot and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot 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.