Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Tabebuia
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Tabebuia
Octopus tree
In French
Tabebuia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Tabebuia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Tabebuia
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Tabebuia
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Tabebuia
polypus ligno
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tabebuia and Octopus Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.