Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Brazil
Types
Grass
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.