Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
  
प्याज
  
In German
Laub- Cattail
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
broadleaf Cattail
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Typhales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Typhaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Typha
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.