Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Peanut
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
मूंगफली
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Erdnuss
In French
Cattail nain
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Maní
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Amendoim
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Arachid
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Peanut. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Peanut has allergic reactions like . 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Dwarf Cattail and Peanut Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.