Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
weekly regular
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
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Methley Plum
In German
Octopus tree
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
arbre Octopus
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Prunus salicina
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Methley Plum
In Latin
polypus ligno
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Methley Plum
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Methley Plum Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Methley Plum are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Methley Plum
Care of Octopus Tree and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.