Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Brazil
Types
Grass
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
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
Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Dieffenbachie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.