Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Octopus Tree
False Indigo
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
इंडिगो
In German
Octopus tree
falsches Indigo
In French
arbre Octopus
faux Indigo
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Falso Indigo
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
false Indigo
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
polypus ligno
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and False Indigo
Season and care of Octopus Tree and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and False Indigo Physical Information
Octopus Tree and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and False Indigo are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Octopus Tree and False Indigo
Care of Octopus Tree and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.