Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Subtropical climates
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Acicular
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
satsuma
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
satsuma
Octopus tree
In French
satsuma
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
satsuma
árbol pulpo
In Greek
satsuma
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
satsuma
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Satsuma
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Satsuma
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Citroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Satsuma and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Satsuma and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Satsuma and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Satsuma and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Satsuma and Octopus Tree
Care of Satsuma and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.