Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
South Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Perennials
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
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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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Clivia
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Clivia
बौना कैटेल
In German
Clivia
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Clivia
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Clivia
Espadaña enano
In Greek
κλίβια
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Clivia
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Clivia
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Clivia
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Dwarf Cattail. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Clivia and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.