Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Beans
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Octopus tree
Cotyledon
In French
arbre Octopus
Cotyledon
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Cotyledon
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Cotyledon
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Liścień
In Latin
polypus ligno
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Octopus Tree and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.