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About Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry


About Indian Gooseberry and Narrowleaf Cattail


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Aquatics   
Fruit, Tree   

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   
Not Available   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds   
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
10-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing   
Bushy, Evergreen   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
400.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green   
Light Green, Lime Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   
Fast   

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   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture   
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer   
High Potash Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases   
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Wildlife   
Caterpillar   

Allergy
Mild Allergen   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany   
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup   
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   
Cottage garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia   
Phyllanthus emblica   

Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace   
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala   

In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail   
आमला   

In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail   
Stachelbeere   

In French
Narrowleaf Cattail   
Groseille à maquereau   

In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha   
Grosella   

In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail   
Φραγκοστάφυλλο   

In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa   
Groselha   

In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail   
Agrest   

In Latin
Cattail glaucescens   
hominem   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Typhales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Typhaceae   
Phyllanthaceae   

Genus
Typha   
Phyllanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Phyllantheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry

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

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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry

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

Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information

Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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