Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
False Aralia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Aralia
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
falsch Aralia
Octopus tree
In French
faux Aralia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Octopus árvore
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
falsum Aralia
polypus ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and Octopus Tree
Season and care of False Aralia and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Octopus Tree Physical Information
False Aralia and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Octopus Tree are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Aralia and Octopus Tree
Care of False Aralia and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.