Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
coastal environs
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Brown
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Pitanga
बौना कैटेल
In German
Pitanga
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Pitanga
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Pitanga
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Pitanga
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Pitanga
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Pitanga
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Pitanga and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.