Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ORYZA
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Rice
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
चावल
In German
Octopus tree
Reis
In French
arbre Octopus
riz
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
arroz
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
arroz
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
ryż
In Latin
polypus ligno
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Rice Plant
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Rice Plant Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Rice Plant are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Rice Plant
Care of Octopus Tree and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done . In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.