Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
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
Needs less watering
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Post Oak
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Octopus tree
Post oak
In French
arbre Octopus
Post oak
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Post oak
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Post Oak
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
post Oak
In Latin
polypus ligno
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Post Oak
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Post Oak Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Post Oak are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Post Oak
Care of Octopus Tree and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.