Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Dermititis
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
China Doll
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Octopus tree
Zimmeresche
In French
arbre Octopus
china doll
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
china doll
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
polypus ligno
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and China Doll
Season and care of Octopus Tree and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and China Doll Physical Information
Octopus Tree and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and China Doll are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and China Doll
Care of Octopus Tree and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.