Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South Africa
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Cape Daisy
In German
Laub- Cattail
Cape Daisy
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Cape Daisy
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Cape Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.