Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Orange, Orange Red
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Octopus tree
Valencia-orange
In French
arbre Octopus
orange de Valence
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
polypus ligno
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange
Care of Octopus Tree and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.