Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Arikara squash
Arikara squash
Boston marrow
Buttercup squash
Candy Roaster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
2-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Spider mites, Verticillium Wilt, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Flies, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CUCURBITA maxima 'Jarrahdale'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In German
Laub- Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Cucurbitales
Family
Typhaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Jarrahdale Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jarrahdale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Jarrahdale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Jarrahdale Pumpkin leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Jarrahdale Pumpkin 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.