Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Octopus tree
In French
arboricola
Plante
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Octopus árvore
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
arboricola
planta
polypus ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Arboricola and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Octopus Tree. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Arboricola does not have fragrant flowers. Arboricola has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling. 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 Arboricola and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Arboricola and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Arboricola and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arboricola and Octopus Tree
Care of Arboricola and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola 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.