Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Texas Redbud
In German
Laub- Cattail
Texas Redbud
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Texas Redbud
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Texas Redbud
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Texas Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.