Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Purple, Black
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
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Black Currant
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Carandas
In French
Cattail nain
karondas
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
karondas
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
karondas
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
karondas
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
karondas
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Karonda
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Karonda Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Karonda are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Karonda
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
