Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Pink Queen
In German
Octopus tree
rosa Königin
In French
arbre Octopus
Reine rose
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
polypus ligno
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Queen
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Pink Queen Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Pink Queen are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Queen
Care of Octopus Tree and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen 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 Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.