Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
choy sum
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
choy sum
In French
Cattail nain
choy sum
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
choy sum
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
choy sum
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
choy sum
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
choy sum
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.