Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Caribbean
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma, Hay fever
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Fuchsia
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
फ्यूशिया
In German
Octopus tree
Fuchsie
In French
arbre Octopus
Fuchsia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Fucsia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
φουξία
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Fúcsia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Fuksja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Araliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Fuchsia
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Fuchsia Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Fuchsia are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Fuchsia
Care of Octopus Tree and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.