Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Pollution, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Australian Willow, Wilga
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Octopus tree
Hortensie
In French
arbre Octopus
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Hortensia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Australian Willow
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Australian Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Australian Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Australian Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Australian Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Australian Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Australian Willow Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Australian Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Australian Willow height is 760.00 cm and width 613.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Australian Willow are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Australian Willow flower color: White and Ivory
- Australian Willow leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Australian Willow
Care of Octopus Tree and Australian Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Australian Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Willow needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.