Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Melanesia, Australia
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Clematis
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Clematis
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Klematis
Octopus tree
In French
Clématite
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Clemátide
árbol pulpo
In Greek
κληματιτής
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Clematite
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Clematis
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Clematis
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Clematis
Schefflera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Octopus Tree. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Clematis and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Clematis and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clematis and Octopus Tree
Care of Clematis and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.