Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Celery
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
अजवायन
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Sellerie
In French
Cattail nain
Céleri
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Apio
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Aipo
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Seler
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Celery
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Celery Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Celery are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Celery
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
