Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Papyrus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
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
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
dwarf papyrus
In German
Octopus tree
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
arbre Octopus
papyrus nain
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
papiro enano
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
papiro anão
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
polypus ligno
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Octopus Tree and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.