Dwarf Papyrus

Narrowleaf Cattail

About Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail

Dwarf Papyrus

Narrowleaf Cattail

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Aquatics

Origin

World/Pandemic

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada

Types

Papyrus

Typha angustifolia

Number of Varieties

153

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Bog Garden, Ponds

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-113-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Light Yellow, Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Flat, Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Nutrient Rich Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Wildlife

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Cut Flowers, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

TYPHA angustifolia

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Narrowleaf Cattail

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Schmalblättriger Cattail

In French

papyrus nain

Narrowleaf Cattail

In Spanish

papiro enano

Espadaña de hoja estrecha

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

στενόφυλλα Cattail

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Narrowleaf Tifa

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Wąskolistne Cattail

In Latin

P. papyrus

Cattail glaucescens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Typhales

Family

Cyperaceae

Typhaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Typha

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70030

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. 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 Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.