Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Mondo Grass
Octopus tree
In French
Mondo Grass
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Mondo Grass
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Mondo Grass
polypus ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree
Care of Mondo Grass and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done 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 Mondo 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.