Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Typha angustifolia
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Incense Cedar
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Zeder
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
cedro de incienso
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.