Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CITRUS
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Citrus
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Cattail nain
Citrus
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Citrus
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Citrus
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Cytrus
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
citrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Citrus. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Citrus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Citrus Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Citrus 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 Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.