Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
White, 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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
आड़ू
In German
Octopus tree
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
arbre Octopus
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.