Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
-
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Octopus tree
In French
Hortensia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
υδραγεία
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Hortensja
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
polypus ligno
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Batavia and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Octopus Tree. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Batavia and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Batavia and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Batavia and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Batavia and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Batavia and Octopus Tree
Care of Batavia and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.