Schoenoplectiella mucronata
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Schoenoplectiella mucronata

Bog bulrush · Ricefield bulrush · Roughseed bulrush · Rough-seed bulrush · Rough-seed clubrush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Schoenoplectiella mucronata is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by the common names bog bulrush, rough-seed bulrush, and ricefield bulrush.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Bog bulrush thrives in wetland habitats where there is abundant moisture and standing water. To maintain the consistent soil moisture it needs, it is recommended to water it weekly. As an aquatic plant, bog bulrush plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems by providing habitat and helping to stabilize shorelines.

☀️ Light Full sun

The bog bulrush does best when it receives continuous light for most of the day. It originates from swamp or marsh habitats, which are generally open and unshaded, so it is adapted to abundant sunlight. Insufficient light can harm its health and hinder growth; conversely, an excess of light causes no damage.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Bog bulrush comes from habitats where temperatures usually range between 68 and 100 °F (20 to 38 °C). The plant favors warmer climates and should be acclimated slowly to cooler or hotter conditions as the seasons change.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Bog bulrush thrives in wetlands and benefits from pruning in early spring. Trim any dead or diseased stems down to soil level to promote healthier growth. Removing excess competition improves air circulation and light penetration, which reduces the risk of disease. This also helps control the plant's spread while keeping the garden looking tidy.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Schoenoplectiella
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Egypt, Turkey, Malaysia, India, Austria, Angola, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Thailand, Nigeria, Slovenia, Croatia, Uganda, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Indonesia, Burundi, Liberia, Koppen, Romania, South Korea, Portugal, Nepal, Malawi, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Philippines, Zambia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Laos, Greece, Guinea, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Bhutan, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Congo (DRC), Turkmenistan

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Common Names (6)

en Bog bulrush
en Ricefield bulrush
en Roughseed bulrush
en Rough-seed bulrush
en Rough-seed clubrush
en Rice-field bulrush