Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Types
Typha angustifolia
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
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
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
slash pine
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
slash pine
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
pino slash
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
pinho barra
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.