Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
सीताफल
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Octopus tree
In French
Sugar Apple
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
árbol pulpo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Family
Annonaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Octopus Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.