Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Snow Flake
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schneeflocke
Octopus tree
In French
Flocon de neige
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Aureus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Snow Flake and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Snow Flake and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Snow Flake and Octopus Tree
Care of Snow Flake and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake 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.