Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Freesia
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Freesia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Freesia
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Freesie
Octopus tree
In French
Freesia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
fresia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
freesia
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
freesia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
frezja
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Freesia
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Freesia and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Octopus Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Freesia and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Freesia and Octopus Tree
Care of Freesia and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia 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.