Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermititis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Octopus tree
Hortensie
In French
arbre Octopus
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Hortensia
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
polypus ligno
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass
Care of Octopus Tree and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.