Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Limequat
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Limequat
In German
Octopus tree
Limequat
In French
arbre Octopus
Limequat
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Limequat
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Limequat
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Limequat
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Limequat
In Latin
polypus ligno
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Limequat
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Limequat Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Limequat are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Limequat
Care of Octopus Tree and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.