Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America
South America
Types
Grass
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
peppertree
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.