Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus, Flowering Plants
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, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
21,22,23,24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Caryophyllales
Family
Typhaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.