Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
North Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Moisture
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
बौना कैटेल
In German
Saharan myrtle
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Cattail nain
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.