Coleus

Octopus Tree

About Coleus and Octopus Tree

Coleus

Octopus Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Melanesia, Australia

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Umbrella plant Amate

Number of Varieties

1501000

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Damp

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Dermititis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Octopus Tree

In Hindi

Coleus

ऑक्टोपस पेड़

In German

Buntnessel

Octopus tree

In French

Vieux garçon

arbre Octopus

In Spanish

coleo

árbol pulpo

In Greek

Coleus

χταπόδι δέντρο

In Portuguese

cóleus

Octopus árvore

In Polish

Coleus

Ośmiornica drzewo

In Latin

Coleus

polypus ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Araliaceae

Genus

Coleus

Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Number of Species

15015

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Octopus Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Coleus and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Coleus and Octopus Tree. Coleus doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus has allergic reactions like and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Coleus and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coleus and Octopus Tree

Season and care of Coleus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Octopus Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coleus and Octopus Tree Physical Information

Coleus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Octopus Tree are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Coleus and Octopus Tree

Care of Coleus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.