Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Octopus tree
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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.