Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
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, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Silver Sage
Octopus tree
In French
Silver Sage
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
silver Sage
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Silver Sage
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Octopus árvore
In Polish
silver Sage
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Argentum Sage
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Octopus Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.