Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Kroton
In French
Cattail nain
Croton
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Croton Planta
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
cróton
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Planta Croton
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Typhaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Croton
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Croton Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Croton are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Croton
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Croton 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 Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.