Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
North America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, 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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mealybugs
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Mexican Bambus
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Otatea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.