Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Ornamental
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
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, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Octopus tree
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
arbre Octopus
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
polypus ligno
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth
Care of Octopus Tree and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.