Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
बैंगन
बौना कैटेल
In German
Aubergine
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Aubergine
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Berenjena
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Bakłażan
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Eggplant
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Eggplant and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.