Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Europe
Types
Typha angustifolia
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
choy sum
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
choy sum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
choy sum
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
choy sum
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
choy sum
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
choy sum
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
choy sum
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Capparales
Family
Typhaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.