{"product_id":"softstem-bulrush-schoenoplectus-tabernaemontani","title":"Softstem Bulrush (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani\u003c\/em\u003e (C.C.Gmel.) Palla [Formerly \u003cem\u003eScirpus validus\u003c\/em\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guan Cao, Tube Grass, Chong Tian Zi (Local common names)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyperaceae, Schoenoplectus · Perennial emergent hydrophyte \/ Wetland purification plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features thick creeping rhizomes underground. Aboveground stems are cylindrical, hollow, smooth, and \u003cstrong\u003egrey-green or glaucous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Height ranges from 1–2 (occasionally 3) m, with a diameter of 0.5–1.5 cm. No obvious leaves (only 1–3 brownish-purple sheath leaves at the base). Lateral umbel-like inflorescence; flowers are light yellowish-brown (blooming June–August); nutlets are biconvex and obovate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eStriped Bulrush\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eS. tabernaemontani\u003c\/em\u003e 'Zebrinus'), featuring white horizontal zebra-like bands on the stems, is commonly used for refined landscape focal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprouts in spring → Upright lush green cylindrical stems in summer → Turns yellowish-brown in autumn → Aboveground parts wither in winter while underground rhizomes overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Level Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapted to shallow water areas or saturated moist mud. Optimal water depth is \u003cstrong\u003e5–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (up to 50 cm in still water). It also tolerates short-term shallow flooding or seasonal dry-wet cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun for vigorous growth and thick stems. Tolerates light partial shade, but excessive shade leads to thin, weak stems prone to lodging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers clayey pond mud, swamp soil, or silt rich in organic matter. Tolerates moderate fertility and slight salinity\/alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal growth temperature is 15–30°C. Underground rhizomes can survive winters at -15 to -20°C (as long as the mud does not freeze solid). Suitable for open-field cultivation in most regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial Lakes\/Pond Shallow Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in patches along shallow shorelines. Its vertical cylindrical stems provide a strong sense of line, softening hard embankments. Often paired with Lotus, Pickerelweed, and Yellow Iris to build aquatic plant communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Filters\/Purification Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pollution tolerance and root purification capabilities. Commonly used in subsurface or surface flow wetland sewage treatment systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRustic Water Landscapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted sparsely on naturalistic banks to create a simple, tranquil \"water town\" atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Sapling Quality Indicators (Example - Engineering Emergent Plants)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\/Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 year old division saplings \/ Potted saplings (Recommended for projects)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–120 cm \/ 120–180 cm (Can be trimmed to 60–80 cm before shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump Diameter\/Buds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 5–10 buds (stems) per clump, thick rhizomes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot diameter 12–15 cm \/ 15–18 cm, fully developed root system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStems lush green and solid, no obvious mechanical damage, no serious pests, pure variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting \u0026 Maintenance Key Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from spring sprouting to summer. Potted saplings can be planted year-round as long as the water does not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e After aboveground parts wither in winter, remove dead stalks (leaving 5 cm above the mud line) to promote tidy growth the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026 Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a shallow water environment. Apply NPK compound fertilizer 1–2 times during the growing season depending on growth vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188591878253,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/softstem-bulrush-schoenoplectus-tabernaemontani.png?v=1781401848","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/softstem-bulrush","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}