Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Monarda didyma
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Oswego चाय
In German
Octopus tree
Oswego Tee
In French
arbre Octopus
Oswego thé
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
té Oswego
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
polypus ligno
Oswega Tea
Family
Araliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea
Care of Octopus Tree and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.