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About Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia

Types

Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Umbrella plant Amate

Number of Varieties

61000
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1010-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green
Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green
Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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

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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds, Rust
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Rats
Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Dermititis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS carica 'Kadota'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

Common Name

Fig, Kadota Fig
Octopus Tree

In Hindi

अंजीर
ऑक्टोपस पेड़

In German

Feige
Octopus tree

In French

figue
arbre Octopus

In Spanish

higo
árbol pulpo

In Greek

Σύκο
χταπόδι δέντρο

In Portuguese

Figura
Octopus árvore

In Polish

Figa
Ośmiornica drzewo

In Latin

Fig
polypus ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Apiales

Family

Moraceae
Araliaceae

Genus

Ficus
Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae
-

Subfamily

-
Aralioideae

Number of Species

75015
1 27800
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Properties of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree. Kadota Fig doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Kadota Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Kadota Fig has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Throat itching 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 Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree

Season and care of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree Physical Information

Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree are as follows:

  • Kadota Fig flower color: Green

  • Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink

  • Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree

Care of Kadota Fig and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kadota Fig 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.