Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Needle Grass
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Octopus tree
In French
aiguille Herbe
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
árbol pulpo
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Octopus árvore
In Polish
igła do trawy
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Needle Grass and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Needle Grass and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Octopus Tree
Care of Needle Grass and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle 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 Needle 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.