Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark 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
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Nutmeg
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
जायफल
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Muskatnuss
In French
Cattail nain
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
nuez moscada
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
noz-moscada
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.