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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Typha angustifolia
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Medium
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Chayote
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Chayote
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Chayote
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Chayote
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Chayote
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
chuchu
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Chayote
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.