Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Grass
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Softstem Bulrush
rosa Ipe
In French
Softstem Bulrush
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.