Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Sakaki
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Sakaki
In German
Octopus tree
Sperrstrauch
In French
arbre Octopus
Sakaki
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Sakaki
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Sakaki
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Sakaki
In Latin
polypus ligno
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Sakaki
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Sakaki Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Sakaki are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Octopus Tree and Sakaki
Care of Octopus Tree and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.