Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, 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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
desert broom
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Wüste Besen
Octopus tree
In French
desert broom
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
árbol pulpo
In Greek
desert broom
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
desert broom
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
desert broom
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Desert Broom and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Desert Broom and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Octopus Tree
Care of Desert Broom and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.