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About Pecan and Softstem Bulrush


About Softstem Bulrush and Pecan


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Sedge or Rush  

Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  
North America  

Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Grass  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
5  

Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
-  

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
270.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
150.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Sandy Brown  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Long linear and narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Poorly Drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Rhizome division, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  
occasional watering once established  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Poorly Drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects  

Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani  

Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush  

In Hindi
पेकॉन  
Softstem Bulrush  

In German
Pekannuss  
Softstem Bulrush  

In French
Pacanier  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Greek
Pecan  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Latin
Pecan  
Softstem Bulrush  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Juglandales  
Poales  

Family
Juglandaceae  
Cyperaceae  

Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Schoenoplectus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Juglandeae  
-  

Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
35  
99+

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Properties of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

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

Pecan and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Pecan and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Care of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan 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.

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