Houseleek

Softstem Bulrush

About Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush

Houseleek

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe

North America

Types

Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii

Grass

Number of Varieties

405

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

10.20 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Burgundy

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Burgundy

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Burgundy

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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

Do Not over Water

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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 branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

AMERIMNON

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Rosales

Poales

Family

Crassulaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Sempervivum

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Sedeae

Subfamily

Sedoideae

Number of Species

4035

1 27800

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Properties of Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush

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

Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Houseleek and Softstem Bulrush

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