Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Needs small amount of water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Snow Flake
In German
Octopus tree
Schneeflocke
In French
arbre Octopus
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Copo de nieve
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Floco de neve
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
polypus ligno
Aureus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Snow Flake
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Snow Flake Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Snow Flake are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Snow Flake
Care of Octopus Tree and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.