Echinocactus

Softstem Bulrush

About Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush

Echinocactus

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Sedge or Rush

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico

North America

Types

Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis

Grass

Number of Varieties

505

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Habitat

Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in summer, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Spider mites

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin cuts

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Cactoideae

Number of Species

1135

1 27800

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Properties of Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush

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

Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Echinocactus and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus 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.