Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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
Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
TYPHA minima
Common Name
winter daphne
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
winter daphne
बौना कैटेल
In German
Daphne odora
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Daphne odora
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Daphne odora
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Daphne odora
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Daphne odora
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.