Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Broccoli
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
ब्रोकली
In German
Laub- Cattail
Brokkoli
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Brocoli
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Brócoli
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
brócolis
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
brokuły
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Capparales
Family
Typhaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.