Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Peppertree
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Peppertree
बौना कैटेल
In German
Peppertree
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Peppertree
Cattail nain
In Spanish
peppertree
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Peppertree
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Peppertree
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Peppertree
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Peppertree and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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.