Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Upland
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Crimson
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Daphne plant
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
बौना कैटेल
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
plante Daphne
Cattail nain
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Daphne plant
Pumilio Cattail
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Dwarf Cattail. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Daphne and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Daphne and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.