Schoenoplectus triqueter
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Schoenoplectus triqueter

Triangular club-rush · Streambank bulrush · Triangular bulrush · Chair-maker's Rush · Triangular clubrush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
13
Observations
36

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Schoenoplectus triqueter, commonly known as the triangular club-rush, is a species of sedge which lives in temperate Eurasian wetlands, on muddy shores and river margins. It is found across Eurasia, as well as in South Africa, and has been introduced to North America on the west coast. Because of its tolerance of salty habitats, it is considered a halophyte, but plants which were subjected to a high salinity level in an experiment were noticeably stunted.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Streambank bulrush is found in habitats with plenty of sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun, although it can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Streambank bulrush can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of water and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chances of Streambank bulrush dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can increase its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Streambank bulrush is a wetland plant characterized by its triangular stems and dense clusters of flowers. To encourage healthy growth, prune the plant in early spring by cutting dead stems down to the ground. Regular thinning of the plant helps prevent overcrowding, improves its appearance, and controls its spread. Always use clean, sharp tools when pruning to minimize damage and reduce the risk of disease.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Egypt, Turkey, India, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Koppen, South Korea, Romania, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, South Africa, Bulgaria, Armenia, Ukraine, Serbia, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Mongolia, Bhutan, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan

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Common Names (5)

en Triangular club-rush
en Streambank bulrush
en Triangular bulrush
en Chair-maker's Rush
en Triangular clubrush