Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Giant Sequoia
Octopus tree
In French
Séquoia géant
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree
Care of Giant Sequoia and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.