Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Cordia subcordata
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Cordia subcordata
In French
Cattail nain
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kou
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Kou Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Kou are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kou
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.