Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
boxberry
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
boxberry
In French
Cattail nain
boxberry
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
boxberry
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
boxberry
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
boxberry
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
boxberry
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Boxberry 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 Boxberry 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 Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.