Typha minima
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An elegant aquatic perennial with narrow linear, grass-like green leaves 20-75cm long and dark brown flowers are produced in cylindrical spikes 1.5-5cm long on erect stems in mid – to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Typha minima (Typha minima)
- Genus
- Typha
- Family
- Typhaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Grass Like · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Typha minima
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Typha minima
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Typha minima care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove dead leaves and old flower stems before the onset of new growth in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant in fertile, boggy soil or pond margins at up to 10cm water depth in a sunny spot. It is not considered a nuisance, so suitable for smaller ponds, in containers and aquatic container planting
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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