Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Aaron Caladium
In German
Laub- Cattail
Aaron Caladium
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.