Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
common pear
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy 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
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Seckel Pear
In German
Octopus tree
Kultur-Birne
In French
arbre Octopus
Poirier commun
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
polypus ligno
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear
Care of Octopus Tree and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.