Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Red, Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Octopus tree
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
arbre Octopus
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Mashua
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Mashua Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Mashua are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Mashua
Care of Octopus Tree and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.