Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Indian Corn
Soft Rush
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Soft Rush
In German
Mahiz
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Soft Rush
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
milho
Soft Rush
In Polish
Indian Corn
Soft Rush
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Soft Rush
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Indian Corn and Common Rush
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Common Rush? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Common Rush. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Common Rush doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Common Rush has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Indian Corn and Common Rush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Common Rush
Season and care of Indian Corn and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Rush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Corn and Common Rush Physical Information
Indian Corn and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Common Rush are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Corn and Common Rush
Care of Indian Corn and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.