Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dermititis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Mizuna
In German
Octopus tree
Mizuna
In French
arbre Octopus
Mizuna
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Mizuna
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Mizuna
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Mizuna
In Latin
polypus ligno
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Mizuna
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Mizuna Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Mizuna are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Mizuna
Care of Octopus Tree and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.