Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Iris sibirica
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
pollinators
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Siberian Iris
In German
Octopus tree
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
arbre Octopus
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Siberian Iris
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
polypus ligno
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris
Care of Octopus Tree and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.