Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear to lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Pelargonium
In German
Octopus tree
Pelargonium
In French
arbre Octopus
pélargonium
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
pelargonium
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
pelargônio
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
pelargonia
In Latin
polypus ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium
Care of Octopus Tree and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.