Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Grass
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Table Gold Acorn'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Acorn Squash
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Hortensie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
υδραγεία
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Hortensja
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush. Acorn Squash doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Acorn Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Acorn Squash has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acorn Squash season is and Softstem Bulrush season is . The type of soil for Acorn Squash is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acorn Squash is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Acorn Squash height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Acorn Squash flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Acorn Squash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Acorn Squash and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acorn Squash 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 Acorn Squash needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.