Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
-
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
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, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Octopus tree
In French
liberté Hosta
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
polypus ligno
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree
Care of Liberty Hosta and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta 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.