Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Octopus tree
goldener Apfel
In French
arbre Octopus
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
manzana dorada
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
złote jabłko
In Latin
polypus ligno
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Octopus Tree and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.