Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Tan
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Common Mallow
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
malva neglecta
In German
Octopus tree
malva neglecta
In French
arbre Octopus
malva neglecta
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Malva neglecta
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
malva neglecta
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
polypus ligno
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Octopus Tree and Common Mallow. Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Octopus Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Common Mallow Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow
Care of Octopus Tree and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.