Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
North America
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Grass
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Indian Corn
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Mahiz
Softstem Bulrush
In French
maïs
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
milho
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Indian Corn
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Indian Corn and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.