Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
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, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
White bugs
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CALIBRACHOA
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Calibrachoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Calibrachoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Calibrachoa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calibrachoa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.