Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
flowering maple
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Schönmalve
In French
Cattail nain
érable floraison
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
arce de floración
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.