Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
America
Types
Grass
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Itchiness
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
तोरी
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Zucchini
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Courgette
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
calabacín
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
abobrinha
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Kabaczek
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.