Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
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Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Bletia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria are as follows:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria pruning is done 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.