Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Primula elatior
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Oxlip
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Octopus tree
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
árbol pulpo
In Greek
δακράκι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Oxlip
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Oxlip
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Oxlip and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Octopus Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Oxlip and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Octopus Tree
Care of Oxlip and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.