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Typha Domingensis

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What is the plant

Typha domingensis, known commonly as southern cattail or cumbungi, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Typha.

In the Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq, Khirret is a dessert made from the pollen of this plant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Water throughout the summer months, about once a week or more during periods of drough.
Sunlight
Full Sun – the plant tolerates unshaded sunlight for an unlimited number of hours each day.
Soil
Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.

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Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Temperature
Hardy plant – withstands winter low temperatures.
Popularity
45 people already have this plant 16 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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