Dwarf Cattail

Sasanqua

About Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua

Dwarf Cattail

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Japan

Types

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Number of Varieties

3015

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Black, 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Runners

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Needs less watering

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flying insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA minima

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Dwarf Cattail

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

बौना कैटेल

sasanqua

In German

Dwarf Rohrkolben

sasanqua

In French

Cattail nain

sasanqua

In Spanish

Espadaña enano

sasanqua

In Greek

Νάνος Cattail

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Tifa Dwarf

Sasankya

In Polish

Dwarf Ożypałka

Sasankya

In Latin

Pumilio Cattail

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Theales

Family

Typhaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Typha

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1250

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua

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

Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua Physical Information

Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua are as follows:

Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.