Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Octopus tree
Florida Lisianthus
In French
arbre Octopus
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
polypus ligno
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Araliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Octopus Tree and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.