Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
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, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
African violet
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Softstem Bulrush
In German
African Violet
Softstem Bulrush
In French
African Violet
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
African Violet
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
African Violet
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
African Violet
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
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Season and Care of African Violet and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of African Violet and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Violet and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
African Violet and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of African Violet and Softstem Bulrush
Care of African Violet and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet 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.