Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Grass
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Terrestrial, Wet lands
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.