Raintree

Softstem Bulrush

About Raintree and Softstem Bulrush

Raintree

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Brazil

North America

Types

Grass

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm270.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Toxic

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Raintree

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Solanales

Poales

Family

Solanaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Number of Species

5035

1 27800

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Properties of Raintree and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Raintree and Softstem Bulrush

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

Raintree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Raintree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Raintree and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Raintree and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.