Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
-
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Dermititis
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Octopus tree
Blue Lotus
In French
arbre Octopus
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Blue Lotus
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Blue Lotus
In Latin
polypus ligno
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Araliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus
Care of Octopus Tree and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.