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