Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Root
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
तामरिस्क
In German
Octopus tree
Tamariske
In French
arbre Octopus
tamarinier
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
tamarisco
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
tamarisco
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
tamaryszek
In Latin
polypus ligno
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarisk
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Tamarisk Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Tamarisk are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarisk
Care of Octopus Tree and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.