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
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Blue Lotus
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Blue Lotus
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Nymphaeales
Family
Typhaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.