Celosia

Softstem Bulrush

About Celosia and Softstem Bulrush

Celosia

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Sedge or Rush

Origin

North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia

North America

Types

Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata

Grass

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Y-shaped

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Genus

Celosia

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1135

1 27800

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Properties of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Softstem Bulrush. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like . 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 Celosia and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush

Season and care of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Celosia and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Celosia and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Celosia and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.