Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Brazil
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Laub- Cattail
Dieffenbachie
In French
broadleaf Cattail
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Alismatales
Genus
Typha
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.