Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermititis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
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
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Octopus tree
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
arbre Octopus
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
polypus ligno
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Octopus Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.