Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Schefflera
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Schefflera
बौना कैटेल
In German
Schefflera
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Schefflera
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Schefflera
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Schefflera
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Schefflera
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Schefflera
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Schefflera and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.