Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
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
Obcordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
sorrel
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Sauerampfer
In French
Cattail nain
oseille
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
alazán
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
alazão
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
szczaw
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
varii,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Sorrel 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 Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sorrel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sorrel 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 Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.