Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
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
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Lungwort
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Lungenkraut
Octopus tree
In French
pulmonaire
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Lungwort
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Lungwort
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Octopus árvore
In Polish
płucnik
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Lungwort
polypus ligno
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Apiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Lungwort and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Lungwort and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Octopus Tree
Care of Lungwort and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.