Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
  
Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Umbrella plant
Amate
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
  
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
  
Red, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Red, Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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, Spring, Late Winter
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
  
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
  
  
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Poisonous
  
Dermititis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
  
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
  
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Octopus Tree
  
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
  
In German
Meskalbohne
  
Octopus tree
  
In French
Calia secundiflora
  
arbre Octopus
  
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
árbol pulpo
  
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
χταπόδι δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Octopus árvore
  
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Ośmiornica drzewo
  
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
polypus ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Araliaceae
  
Genus
Sophora
  
Schefflera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Aralioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Octopus Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.