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Softstem Bulrush
Softstem Bulrush

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About Softstem Bulrush and Citron

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush
Fruit

Origin

North America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Grass
etrog

Number of Varieties

55
0 40000
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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow
Ovate elongated

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CITRUS medica

Common Name

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Citron

In Hindi

Softstem Bulrush
नीबू

In German

Softstem Bulrush
Zitrone

In French

Softstem Bulrush
Citron

In Spanish

Softstem Bulrush
Cidra

In Greek

Softstem Bulrush
Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Softstem Bulrush
cidra

In Polish

Softstem Bulrush
Cytryna

In Latin

Softstem Bulrush
Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Sapindales

Family

Cyperaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Schoenoplectus
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Citreae

Subfamily

-
Aurantioideae

Number of Species

357
1 27800
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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Citron? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Citron. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Citron

Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Softstem Bulrush and Citron Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Citron are as follows:

  • Softstem Bulrush flower color:

  • Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

  • Citron flower color: White and Purple

  • Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Citron

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.