Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
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Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
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, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Zonal Geranium
In German
Octopus tree
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
arbre Octopus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
polypus ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium
Care of Octopus Tree and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.