Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Spinach
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Spinat
In French
Cattail nain
Épinards
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Espinacas
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Espinafre
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Szpinak
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Typhaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Spinach. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Spinach Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.