Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
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 in early spring, 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Chinquapin
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
Laub- Cattail
Zwergkastanien
In French
broadleaf Cattail
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
el castaño enano
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
P. castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Chinquapin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.