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 United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Typha angustifolia
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
पेकॉन
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Pekannuss
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Pacanier
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Pecan
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Juglandales
Family
Typhaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.