Schoenoplectus supinus — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Schoenoplectus supinus

Schoenoplectus Supinus

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A note from PlantMom

Sharpscale bulrush is resistant to disease and typically does not develop illnesses. Carewise, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs only minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Sharpscale bulrush is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Schoenoplectus Supinus.

Light

Sharpscale bulrush is found in habitats that receive plenty of sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Sharpscale bulrush can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the likelihood of the Sharpscale bulrush dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant's chances of survival.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Egypt, Turkey, India, Austria, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Mongolia, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Romania, France
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Dwarf clubrush
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Schoenoplectus supinus leaf
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Schoenoplectus supinus fruit
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Schoenoplectus supinus habit
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Schoenoplectus supinus habit
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ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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