Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
digitate
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Hedge Bambus
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.