Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Grass
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Octopus tree
In French
Softstem Bulrush
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.