Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Freesia
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Freesia
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Freesia
In German
Octopus tree
Freesie
In French
arbre Octopus
Freesia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
fresia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
freesia
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
freesia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
frezja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Freesia
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Octopus Tree and Freesia Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Freesia are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Freesia
Care of Octopus Tree and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.