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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Typha angustifolia
Starfruit
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
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., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
carambola पेड़
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
árbol de carambola
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Oxalidales
Family
Typhaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Carambola has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.