Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Cattail nain
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
planta del papiro
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
planta do papiro
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
cHARTA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Typhaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.