Narrowleaf Cattail

Heliconia

About Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia

Narrowleaf Cattail

Heliconia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Tender 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

Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Typha angustifolia

Heliconiaceae

Number of Varieties

3194

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Ponds

Humid climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Flat, Narrow

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs Very high moisture

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nutrient Rich Fertilizer

Fertilize every two months

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cut Flowers, Wild gardens

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany

Healing

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

Florist trade and landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA angustifolia

HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'

Common Name

Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace

Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

In Hindi

Narrowleaf Cattail

Heliconia

In German

Schmalblättriger Cattail

Heliconia

In French

Narrowleaf Cattail

Heliconia

In Spanish

Espadaña de hoja estrecha

Heliconia

In Greek

στενόφυλλα Cattail

Heliconia

In Portuguese

Narrowleaf Tifa

Heliconia

In Polish

Wąskolistne Cattail

Heliconia

In Latin

Cattail glaucescens

Heliconia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Typhales

Zingiberales

Family

Typhaceae

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Typha

Heliconia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30198

1 27800

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Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia

Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Heliconia 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 Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia

Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia Physical Information

Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia are as follows:

Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.