Origin
-
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Jostaberry
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Jostaberry
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Jostaberry
Octopus tree
In French
casseille
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Jostaberry
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Jostaberry
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Jostaberry
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
OLIVE
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Apiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Jostaberry and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Jostaberry and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jostaberry and Octopus Tree
Care of Jostaberry and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry 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.