Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Grass
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Octopus tree
Softstem Bulrush
In French
arbre Octopus
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
polypus ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Octopus Tree and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.