Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Dermititis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Food for insects, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Octopus tree
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
arbre Octopus
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Octopus Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.