Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Alyogyne huegelii
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Octopus tree
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
arbre Octopus
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.