Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
bipinnate
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
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs high amount of water
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Cattail nain
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.