Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Aquatics
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic
Types
Grass
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Bladderwort plant
In German
Softstem Bulrush
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Softstem Bulrush
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cyperaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.