Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Melanesia, Australia
Types
White Snowplant
Tropical Bloodleaf
Juba's Bush
Yellow Bloodleaf
Standley's Bloodleaf
Rootstock Bloodleaf
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Suburban areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
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, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRESINE 'Blazin' Rose'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Blazin' Rose Iresine, Bloodleaf, Irisine
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Iresine
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Iresine
Octopus tree
In French
Iresine
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Iresine
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Iresine
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Iresine
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Iresine
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Iresine
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Irisine and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Irisine and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Irisine and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irisine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Irisine is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irisine is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irisine and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Irisine and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Irisine height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Irisine and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Irisine flower color: White and Green
Irisine leaf color: Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red and Bronze
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Irisine and Octopus Tree
Care of Irisine and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irisine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irisine 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.