Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Umbrella plant
Amate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Esperanza
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Esperanza
Octopus tree
In French
Esperanza
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Esperanza
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Esperanza
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Esperanza
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Esperanza
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Esperanza and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Esperanza and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Esperanza and Octopus Tree
Care of Esperanza and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.