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
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
ORYZA
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Rice
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
चावल
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Reis
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
riz
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
arroz
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
arroz
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
ryż
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.