Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China
Types
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Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
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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
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Laub- Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.