Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
-
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
tail flower
In German
Octopus tree
Schwanz Blume
In French
arbre Octopus
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
tail flower
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Tailflower
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
polypus ligno
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Schefflera
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Tail Flower
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Tail Flower Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Tail Flower are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Tail Flower
Care of Octopus Tree and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.