Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Red Currant
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Red Currant
In German
Octopus tree
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
arbre Octopus
Groseille
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Grosella
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Groselha
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
polypus ligno
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Red Currant
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Red Currant Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Red Currant are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Red Currant
Care of Octopus Tree and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.