Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Water Celery
बौना कैटेल
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Céleri d'eau
Cattail nain
In Spanish
El apio agua
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Seler Woda
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Water Celery and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.