Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Well drained
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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Chincherinchee
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Cattail nain
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.