Life Span
Perennial
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
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Typha angustifolia
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Euphorbiales
Family
Typhaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.