Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
White Cedar
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Octopus tree
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
arbre Octopus
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Techny Tuja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Octopus Tree and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.