Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Abelia
In German
Laub- Cattail
Abelia
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Abelia
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Abelia
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Abelia
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Abelia
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Dipsacales
Family
Typhaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia. Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Broadleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Broadleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Abelia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abelia 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 Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.