Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Africa
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Octopus tree
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
arbre Octopus
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
polypus ligno
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Araliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Octopus Tree and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.