Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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 let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Octopus tree
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
arbre Octopus
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
polypus ligno
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.