Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
South America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
बाहिया घास
In German
Octopus tree
Bahia Grass
In French
arbre Octopus
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
bahia hierba
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
bahia grama
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Bahia trawy
In Latin
polypus ligno
bahia herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Paspalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bahia Grass flower color:
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass
Care of Octopus Tree and Bahia Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.