Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PINGUICULA
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Butterwort
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Butterwort plant
In German
Octopus tree
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
arbre Octopus
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
planta butterwort
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
planta Butterwort
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
polypus ligno
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araliaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Pinguicula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Butterwort
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Octopus Tree and Butterwort Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Butterwort are as follows:
Care of Octopus Tree and Butterwort
Care of Octopus Tree and Butterwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterwort 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 Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.