Typha angustifolia

Narrow-leaved Cattail

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Aquatic perennial featuring narrow, upright green leaves and distinctive brown cigar-shaped flower spikes. Grows best in shallow water or boggy soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Narrow-leaved Cattail
Family Typhaceae
Genus Typha
Species Angustifolia
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Summer to Autumn, brown flower spikes emerge on tall stalks
Leaf Color Green turning yellow-brown in winter
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Heavy clay, peat, or aquatic planting baskets submerged in water

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Watering

Roots must remain submerged in standing water; do not allow soil to dry out completely

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for vigorous growth and flowering; tolerates partial shade but blooms less

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Fertilization

Slow-release aquatic plant fertilizer tablets applied monthly during active growing season

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn to prevent rot and maintain aesthetics

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
85% – 100%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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