Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
India, Melanesia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Over-head watering
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Mango
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
आम का पेड़
In German
Octopus tree
Mango Baum
In French
arbre Octopus
Manguier
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Árbol de mango
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Mangueira
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Drzewo mango
In Latin
polypus ligno
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Mango Tree
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Mango Tree Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Mango Tree are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Octopus Tree and Mango Tree
Care of Octopus Tree and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.