Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Rosa laevigata, Camellia Rose, Rosa cherokeensis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Cherokee rose
In German
Octopus tree
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
arbre Octopus
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
rosa cherokee
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Cherokee rose
In Latin
polypus ligno
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherokee Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose
Care of Octopus Tree and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.