Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Devil's Backbone
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cattail nain
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Typhaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.