Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Skin rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Laub- Cattail
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Scrophulariales
Family
Typhaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.