Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
Runners
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
watermilfoil
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
watermilfoil
In French
Cattail nain
myriophylle
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
watermilfoil
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
watermilfoil
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
watermilfoil
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
watermilfoil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Typhaceae
Haloragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.