Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Grass
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kou
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Kou Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Kou are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kou
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.