Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANANAS
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Pineapple
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
अनानास
बौना कैटेल
In German
Ananas
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Ananas
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Piña
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Ανανάς
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Ananas
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Pineapple
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.