Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Eugenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.