Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Ulmus pumila
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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 over Water, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-5-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ULMUS pumila
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Siberian Elm
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Siberian Elm
In German
Octopus tree
Siberian Elm
In French
arbre Octopus
Siberian Elm
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Siberiano Elm
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Σιβηρίας Elm
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Siberian Elm
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Siberian Elm
In Latin
polypus ligno
Siberian Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Elm height is - and width -. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Elm flower color:
- Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm
Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.