Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Cattail nain
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.