Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Octopus tree
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
arbre Octopus
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
polypus ligno
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper
Care of Octopus Tree and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.