Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Grass
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mice
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Holz Bambus
In French
Softstem Bulrush
bois Bambou
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
bambú
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.