Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Allamanda
बौना कैटेल
In German
Allamanda
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Allamanda
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Allamanda
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Allamanda
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Allamanda
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Allamanda
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Apocyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Allamanda and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.