Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
Argentina
Types
Grass
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Cholla
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Softstem Bulrush
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
planta Salão
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
roślin Hall
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cholla
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Cholla Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Cholla are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cholla
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.