Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Papyrus
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly 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
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
dwarf papyrus
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Cattail nain
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
papiro enano
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
papiro anão
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.