Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Pink
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Dermititis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Elkhorn
In German
Octopus tree
Elkhorn
In French
arbre Octopus
Elkhorn
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
cuerno de alce
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Elkhorn
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Elkhorn
In Latin
polypus ligno
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Elkhorn
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Elkhorn Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Elkhorn are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Elkhorn
Care of Octopus Tree and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.