Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
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
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
red alder
In German
Laub- Cattail
rot-Erle
In French
broadleaf Cattail
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
aliso rojo
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
czerwony olcha
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.