Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Marijuana
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
मारिजुआना
In German
Octopus tree
Marihuana
In French
arbre Octopus
Marijuana
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Marijuana
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Maconha
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Marihuana
In Latin
polypus ligno
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Marijuana
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Marijuana Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Marijuana are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Marijuana
Care of Octopus Tree and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.