Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Arjuna
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
arjuna
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.