Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
reseeds
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Tangelo
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Tangelo
बौना कैटेल
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Tangelo
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Tangelo
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Tangelo
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Tangelo
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Tangelo
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Properties of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail. Tangelo doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Tangelo does not have fragrant flowers. Tangelo has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like Itchiness and 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 Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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.