Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Dill
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Dill Pflanze
Octopus tree
In French
Dill usine
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Dill Planta
árbol pulpo
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Dill roślin
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Dill and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Dill and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dill and Octopus Tree
Care of Dill and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.