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About Softstem Bulrush and Pecan


About Pecan and Softstem Bulrush


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Sedge or Rush  
Tree  

Origin
North America  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Grass  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
5  
8  
99+

Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
270.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Olive  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
Itchiness  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush  
पेकॉन  

In German
Softstem Bulrush  
Pekannuss  

In French
Softstem Bulrush  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
Softstem Bulrush  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Softstem Bulrush  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
Softstem Bulrush  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Poales  
Juglandales  

Family
Cyperaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Schoenoplectus  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
-  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
35  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Pecan. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Pecan has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan

Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Softstem Bulrush and Pecan Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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