Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
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Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
-
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Slippery Elm
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Rotulme
In French
Cattail nain
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.