Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
echinocactus
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
echinocactus
In French
Cattail nain
echinocactus
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
echinocactus
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Echinocactus
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Echinocactus
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Typhaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.