Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Well Drained
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Nectarine
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
nectarine
बौना कैटेल
In German
Nektarine
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
nectarine
Cattail nain
In Spanish
nectarina
Espadaña enano
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
nectarina
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
nektarowy
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
nectarine
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.