Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Octopus tree
In French
Iris pseudacorus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris 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 Pale Yellow Iris 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.