Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Chionodoxa
Octopus tree
In French
Chionodoxa
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Chionodoxa
polypus ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree
Care of Chionodoxa and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.