Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Grapefruit
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
चकोतरा
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Grapefruit
In French
Cattail nain
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Pomelo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Toranja
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
grejpfrut
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
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Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.