Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Ants, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
मौसम्बी
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
süße Limone
In French
Cattail nain
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
doce de limão
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.