Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
डोनट पीच
In German
Octopus tree
Donut Pfirsich
In French
arbre Octopus
Donut Peach
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Donut Peach
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Donut Peach
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Donut Peach
In Latin
polypus ligno
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cetoniinae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Donut Peach
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Donut Peach Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Donut Peach are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Donut Peach
Care of Octopus Tree and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.