Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Mulga
In German
Octopus tree
Mulga
In French
arbre Octopus
Mulga
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Mulga
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
mulga
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Mulga
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Mulga
In Latin
polypus ligno
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree
Care of Octopus Tree and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.