Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Cotyledon
Octopus tree
In French
Cotyledon
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Cotyledon
árbol pulpo
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Liścień
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Cotyledon
polypus ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Schefflera
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Cotyledon and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Cotyledon and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cotyledon and Octopus Tree
Care of Cotyledon and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.