Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Allamanda
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Allamanda
In French
Cattail nain
Allamanda
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Allamanda
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Allamanda
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Allamanda
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Allamanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Allamanda has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Allamanda 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 Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.