Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Green
Red, Purple
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Gymnocalycium
Octopus tree
In French
Gymnocalycium
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Octopus Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree
Care of Gymnocalycium and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.