Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-12
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Ohio buckeye
Laub- Cattail
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Typhales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.