Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Umbrella plant
Amate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
red leaved rose
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
Octopus tree
In French
Rosa glauca
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Rosa glauca
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Rosa glauca
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree
Care of Redleaf Rose and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redleaf Rose 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.