Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
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G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
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, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Laub- Cattail
Gardenie
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Gentianales
Family
Typhaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Cape Jasmine 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 Jasmine 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 Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.