Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Abutilon
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Abutilon
In French
Cattail nain
Abutilon
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Abutilon
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Abutilon
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Abutilon
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.