Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Ranunculus
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Ranunkel
In French
Cattail nain
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
ranúnculo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Typhaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.