Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
-
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-10
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
choy sum
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
choy sum
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
choy sum
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
choy sum
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
choy sum
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
choy sum
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
choy sum
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
choy sum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Typhales
Family
Brassicaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Choy Sum and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.