Typha orientalis
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Typha orientalis

Oriental cattail · Broadleaf cumbungi · Lesser reed-mace · Bullrush · Cumbungi

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
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Hardiness
Zone 3–11
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Observations
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Typha orientalis, commonly known as bulrush or cumbungi, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Typha. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, China and the Russian Far East (Sakhalin and Primorye). T. orientalis is a wetland plant that grows on the edges of ponds, lakes and slow flowing rivers and streams.

Care Guide

💧 Water

The Eastern bulrush thrives in moist, wetland habitats and can easily tolerate waterlogged conditions. For optimal health, it needs to be watered weekly. This resilient evergreen species can flourish in both stagnant and flowing water, demonstrating its adaptability to various water conditions.

☀️ Light Full sun

Eastern bulrush comes from habitats that receive plenty of sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–37.8°C

Eastern bulrush can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution can still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summers with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance of Eastern bulrush dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can raise the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 0–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Eastern bulrush flourishes in wetlands and benefits from pruning between early and late spring to improve its health and appearance. Removing dead or damaged foliage encourages new growth. However, significant pruning during the growing season should be avoided to minimize stress on the plant. For optimal results, follow established horticultural guidelines.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Typha
Family
Typhaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-11
Mature Height
1.83 m to 2.44 m
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Brown
Flower Size
2.69 cm to 8.89 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Russia, Japan, Myanmar, Mongolia, Koppen, South Korea, New Zealand, China

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Common Names (6)

en Oriental cattail
en Broadleaf cumbungi
en Lesser reed-mace
en Bullrush
en Cumbungi
en Raupo