Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Melanesia, Australia
Types
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Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Arbutus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
सदाबहार
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Octopus tree
In French
arbousier
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Arbitus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
κουμαριά
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
árbuto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
mącznik
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
arbutus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Arbutus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Arbutus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arbutus and Octopus Tree
Care of Arbutus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.