Variegated Cattail
The Variegated Cattail Plant offers a striking ornamental variety with beautiful cream variegation on its sword-like foliage, providing a lighter visual experience than common cattails. This hardy pond plant is among the first to show new growth after winter, quickly filling pond landscapes. It exhibits an upright growth habit, ideal for complementing rockwork or acting as a living screen for pond equipment. During summer, it produces distinctive nutmeg-brown seedpods. Thriving in wet conditions and full sun, it's best planted at the water's edge or immersed in water, ideally in a container to manage growth.
$7.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
818
/ 955
#818 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Water Conditions
60806.57.5
/ -° F, pH -
Who it's for
- Striking Visual Interest
- Natural Water Clarifier
- Exceptional Hardiness
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Significant Vertical Growth
- Seasonal Dieback
Key Specs
Water Conditions
60-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Height
8' (96 inches)
Lighting
High Light to Medium Light
Placement
Marginal
Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Form
Rhizome Plant
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Features
- Striking foliage with cream variegation
- Hardy and shows early spring growth
- Upright growth habit complements hardscape
- Can be used as a living screen
- Produces attractive seedpods in summer
- Thrives in wet conditions and full sun
- Ornamental color variety
- Easy care
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Variegated Cattail upon delivery. Reviewers frequently mention the plants arrive healthy, vibrant, and well packaged, demonstrating LiveAquaria's reliable shipping methods for live goods. The primary delight centers on the plant's immediate visual appeal and robust condition, making it a reliable addition to water gardens or ponds. While some variation in initial size is noted, the overall consensus highlights the excellent health and quick establishment of the cattail, confirming strong product reliability and quality.
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