Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
Runners
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep immersed in water
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Frogs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Pepperwort
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Pepperwort
In French
Cattail nain
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Pepperwort
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Pepperwort
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Pepperwort
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Pepperwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.