Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
winter daphne
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
winter daphne
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Daphne odora
In French
Cattail nain
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Daphne odora
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Daphne odora
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Daphne odora
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Daphne odora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.