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Variegated Cattail
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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

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Owner Satisfaction

4.5

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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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