Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Plumcot
In German
Octopus tree
Plumcot
In French
arbre Octopus
plumcot
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
plumcot
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
plumcot
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Plumcot
In Latin
polypus ligno
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Plumcot
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Plumcot Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Octopus Tree and Plumcot
Care of Octopus Tree and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.