Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Umbrella plant
Amate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Matilija Poppy
Octopus tree
In French
Matilija Poppy
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Apiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.