Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
-
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Jack
In French
Cattail nain
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
yaca
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
καρποί
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
jaca
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
chlebowca
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Jackfruit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.