Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
CALATHEA
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Calathea
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Calathea
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Marantaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calathea
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Calathea and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Calathea and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Calathea and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Calathea and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calathea 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.