Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Grass
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Sperrstrauch
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cleyera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.