Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-9
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Octopus tree
In French
Hortensia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
υδραγεία
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Hortensja
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sorghum
Aralioideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree
Care of Centipede Grass and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.