Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Broomsedge grass
In German
Octopus tree
broomsedge Gras
In French
arbre Octopus
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
polypus ligno
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Broomsedge
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Broomsedge Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Broomsedge are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Broomsedge
Care of Octopus Tree and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.