Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Cereus repandus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Pink, Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Never Over-water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy 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
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Octopus tree
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
arbre Octopus
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
polypus ligno
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Araliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Octopus Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.