Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Melanesia, Australia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
White Star creeper
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Octopus tree
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree
Care of White Star Creeper and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.