Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 lower leaves, 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Trompete Baum
Octopus tree
In French
Trompette Arbre
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
árbol pulpo
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Tuba ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree
Care of Trumpet Tree and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree 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.