Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Yambohne
In French
Cattail nain
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Jicama. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Jicama Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.