Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Medium
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Common Mallow
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
malva neglecta
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
malva neglecta
In French
Cattail nain
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
malva neglecta
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like . 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.