Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
कोको बेर
Softstem Bulrush
In German
coco Plum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Coco Plum
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
coco plum
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
coco plum
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Coco Plum and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.