Dudleya

Softstem Bulrush

About Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush

Dudleya

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

North America

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Grass

Number of Varieties

305

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

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

Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

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

Leaves

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Genus

Dudleya

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4535

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush

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

Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya 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.