Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Calla Lily
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Calla Lily
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Cattail nain
Lys calla
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Cala
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Calla
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Calla Lily
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.