Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Applicable
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
candelabra primrose
In German
Octopus tree
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
arbre Octopus
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Primula beesiana
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
polypus ligno
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Schefflera
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Octopus Tree and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.