Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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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
Water usually once a day
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
Dermititis
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
शैरन फल
In German
Octopus tree
Sharon Frucht
In French
arbre Octopus
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
polypus ligno
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sharon Fruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit
Care of Octopus Tree and Sharon Fruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.