Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Cranesbill
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Octopus tree
Hortensie
In French
arbre Octopus
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Hortensia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Araliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Cranesbill
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Cranesbill Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Cranesbill are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Cranesbill
Care of Octopus Tree and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.