Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Pink
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLECHOMA hederacea
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Ground Ivy
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Octopus tree
In French
Hortensia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
υδραγεία
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Hortensja
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
polypus ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree. Ground Ivy doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Ivy does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Ivy has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree
Care of Ground Ivy and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.