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, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Typha angustifolia
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
-
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
ब्राह्मी
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Brahmi
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
brahmi
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Scrophulariales
Family
Typhaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.