Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
sasanqua
Octopus tree
In French
sasanqua
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
sasanqua
árbol pulpo
In Greek
sasanqua
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Sasankya
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Sasankya
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Camellia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Sasanqua and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Sasanqua and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Octopus Tree
Care of Sasanqua and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.