Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Octopus tree
In French
Flame Tree Rose
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.