Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Red Buckeye
In German
Octopus tree
Red Buckeye
In French
arbre Octopus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
polypus ligno
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Octopus Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.