Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Breadfruit
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Octopus tree
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
arbre Octopus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
árbol del pan
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
polypus ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Schefflera
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Octopus Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.