Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Melanesia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
copperleaf
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.