Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Food
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
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Yambohne
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.