Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
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
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Echter Lavendel
Octopus tree
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree
Care of Munstead Lavender and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender 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.