Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Cordyline
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Cordyline
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Cordyline
Laub- Cattail
In French
cordyline
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
cordyline
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Cordyline
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Cordyline
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Cordyline
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Cordyline
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Typhales
Family
Liliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Cordyline and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.