Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Grass
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Apple
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Elefant von Apple
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.