Water
Keep the soil consistently saturated or submerged in shallow water (up to 15 cm deep). This plant is adapted to wetland conditions and will not tolerate dry soil.
Lesser BulrushTypha angustifolia
Also known as Bak Dah · Cat's Tail · Cattail
- Category: Foliage
- Type: Herb, Aquatic
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.
- Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.
- Habitat: Outdoor, Aquatic
Lesser Bulrush Care Summary
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Light
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
100% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best growth.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.
100% intensity
Thrives in shallow water up to 15 cm deep.
Soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils, including heavy clay and peat, as long as it is wet.
50% intensity
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.
100% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures but thrives between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
50% intensity
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich soil.
100% intensity
Apply aquatic fertilizer sparingly in spring if growth is weak.
Lesser Bulrush Toxicity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Lesser Bulrush Quick Facts
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
- Plant Type
- Herb, Aquatic
- Plant Category
- Foliage
- Plant Place Type
- Ground, Aquatic
- Plant Environment
- Outdoor, Aquatic
- Lifespan
- Perennials
- Plant Height
- 1-2 m
- Spread
- 0.5-1 m
- Tall Or Wide
- Tall
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Dormancy
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Linear, strap-like
- Flower Size
- 10-20 cm
Care guide for Lesser Bulrush
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Cut back flower stalks after they have finished blooming to prevent seed dispersal if desired.
Propagation
Easily propagated by division of rhizomes in early spring. Seeds can also be sown in moist soil or water, but division is more common for established plants.
Repotting
Established plants rarely need repotting. If container-grown and becoming root-bound, repot in early spring into a larger container with heavy, wet soil.
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Lesser Bulrush Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Lesser Bulrush Taxonomy
Botanical classification