Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Regular watering required
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Cats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Cattail nain
kiwai
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi pruning is done 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.