Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
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
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Gallica Rose
In German
Octopus tree
Gallica Rose
In French
arbre Octopus
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Gallica Rose
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Gallica Rose
In Latin
polypus ligno
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose
Care of Octopus Tree and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gallic Rose 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 Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.