Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Arjuna
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
बौना कैटेल
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Espadaña enano
In Greek
arjuna
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
arjuna
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Arjuna Tree and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree 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.