Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Central America, Mexico
Types
Typha angustifolia
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Mousemelon
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Maus Melone
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Mousemelon
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
melão rato
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
mysz melona
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Cucurbitales
Family
Typhaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.