Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Große Bartgras
Octopus tree
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree
Care of Big Bluestem and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Big Bluestem 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.