Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Tan, Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Octopus tree
Feuerbohne
In French
arbre Octopus
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Ayocote
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Bean
In Latin
polypus ligno
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Octopus Tree and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.