Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
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, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
candlenut पेड़
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Candlenut Baum
In French
Softstem Bulrush
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.