Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
सीताफल
बौना कैटेल
In German
Zuckerapfel
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Sugar Apple
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Espadaña enano
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Pinha
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Annonaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.