Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Cattail nain
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.