Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Cattail nain
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
