Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
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, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Cardinal Flower
In German
Octopus tree
Cardinal Flower
In French
arbre Octopus
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
polypus ligno
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardinal Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower
Care of Octopus Tree and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardinal Flower 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 Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.