About Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
पानी लिली
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Cattail nain
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
lirio de agua
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
νούφαρο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
waterlily
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
ingens aqua lilium,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Giant Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Waterlily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Giant Waterlily 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 Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.