Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Tilaka
In German
Octopus tree
Tilapia
In French
arbre Octopus
Tilapia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
tilapia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
tilaka
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
tilakiem
In Latin
polypus ligno
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Tilaka
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Tilaka Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Tilaka are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Tilaka
Care of Octopus Tree and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.