Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Angel's Trumpet
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Dermititis
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Brugmansia
In German
Octopus tree
Brugmansia
In French
arbre Octopus
Brugmansia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Brugmansia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Brugmansia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Brugmansia
In Latin
polypus ligno
Brugmansia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Brugmansia
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Brugmansia Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Brugmansia are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Brugmansia
Care of Octopus Tree and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.