Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
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 Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.