Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Australia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
बोतल ट्री
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Flaschenbaum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.