Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
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Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
बौना कैटेल
In German
QUICKSTICK
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
QUICKSTICK
Cattail nain
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Espadaña enano
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Quickstick
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Quickstick and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.