Dwarf Cattail

Pineapple

About Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple

Dwarf Cattail

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Aquatics

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

South America

Types

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1111-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm152.40 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm121.92 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Runners

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphate

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flying insects

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA minima

ANANAS

Common Name

Dwarf Cattail

Pineapple

In Hindi

बौना कैटेल

अनानास

In German

Dwarf Rohrkolben

Ananas

In French

Cattail nain

Ananas

In Spanish

Espadaña enano

Piña

In Greek

Νάνος Cattail

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

Tifa Dwarf

Abacaxi

In Polish

Dwarf Ożypałka

Ananas

In Latin

Pumilio Cattail

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Liliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Poales

Bromeliales

Family

Typhaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Typha

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple

Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple Physical Information

Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple are as follows:

Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.