Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Ants, Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Winter Squash
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
कोंहड़ा
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Winter squash
In French
Cattail nain
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
abóbora
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
dynia
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Winter Squash 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 Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.