Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Alternate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Dermititis
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Octopus Tree
White Sapote
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
White Sapote
In German
Octopus tree
White Sapote
In French
arbre Octopus
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
White Sapote
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
White Sapote
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
White Sapote
In Latin
polypus ligno
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and White Sapote
Season and care of Octopus Tree and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and White Sapote Physical Information
Octopus Tree and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and White Sapote are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and White Sapote
Care of Octopus Tree and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.