Bolboschoenus planiculmis
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Bolboschoenus planiculmis

Flat-stalk bulrush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Bolboschoenus planiculmis is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It sprouts from tubers or seeds from April to May and flowers between May and July, with the aboveground biomass dying back in October. It is distributed in estuaries across and throughout East Asia, Central Asia, and Central Europe with small populations reported in Western European countries such as the Netherlands. B. planiculmis can be identified by its bifid styles as opposed to the trifid styles which are found on all other Bolboschoenus species in Europe.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Flat-stem clubrush is found in sunny habitats, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sunlight.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Flat-stem clubrush possesses the capacity to acclimate to diverse temperature ranges, yet distinct combinations of water and heat circumstances may limit its dispersion. It flourishes optimally in hot climates in the summertime with sufficient downpours or irrigation. Extended spells of overcast and rainy weather, alongside lengthy periods of high temperatures, can raise the probability of Flat-stem clubrush's demise. During the colder months, adequate cold protection can enhance the plant's survival prospects.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Tajikistan, India, Austria, Czech Republic, Philippines, Armenia, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, China, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Japan, Mongolia, Koppen, Azerbaijan, South Korea, France

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Common Names (1)

en Flat-stalk bulrush