Softstem Bulrush

Powder Puff Tree

About Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree

Softstem Bulrush

Powder Puff Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Shrub

Origin

North America

South America

Types

Grass

Calliandra haematocephala

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive

Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Fungal Diseases, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Homeopathy

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Flowers, Wood

Other Uses

Used As Food

Animal Feed, Used as firewood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Mimosoideae

Number of Species

35250

1 27800

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree

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

Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:

Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.