Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
सीताफल
In German
Laub- Cattail
Zuckerapfel
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Pinha
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Magnoliales
Family
Typhaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.