Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
बौना कैटेल
In German
Chionodoxa
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Chionodoxa
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Family
Liliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like 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 Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Chionodoxa and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa 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.