Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
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Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
choy sum
बौना कैटेल
In German
choy sum
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
choy sum
Cattail nain
In Spanish
choy sum
Espadaña enano
In Greek
choy sum
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
choy sum
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
choy sum
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Choy Sum and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.