Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
-
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Saururus cernuus
In German
Octopus tree
Saururus cernuus
In French
arbre Octopus
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
polypus ligno
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus
Care of Octopus Tree and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.