Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
tail flower
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Schwanz Blume
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
tail flower
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tailflower
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.