Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Prayer plant
In German
Laub- Cattail
Maranta leuconeura
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Маранта
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Prayer plant
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Typhales
Zingiberales
Family
Typhaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Prayer Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
