Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
America, Southeastern Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Spathiphyllum wallisii, Spathiphyllum floribundum, Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Spath, Peace lilies
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
शांत लिली
In German
Octopus tree
peace Lily
In French
arbre Octopus
Lily paix
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Paz Lily
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
ειρήνη Lily
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Lily paz
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Peace Lily
In Latin
polypus ligno
Pax lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Alismatales
Family
Araliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Schefflera
Spathiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Monsteroideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Peace Lily
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Peace Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Peace Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peace Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peace Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peace Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Peace Lily Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Peace Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peace Lily height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Peace Lily are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peace Lily flower color: White
- Peace Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Peace Lily
Care of Octopus Tree and Peace Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peace Lily pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, 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 Peace Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.