Rhododendron

Broadleaf Cattail

About Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail

Rhododendron

Broadleaf Cattail

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Aquatics

Origin

World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

7001

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Habitat

moist forests

Boggy areas, Near ponds

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-82-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm182.88 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm91.44 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Sienna, Chocolate

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

TYPHA latifolia

Common Name

Rhododendron

Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail

In Hindi

rhododendron

Broadleaf Cattail

In German

Rhododendron

Laub- Cattail

In French

rhododendron

broadleaf Cattail

In Spanish

rododendro

Espadaña de hoja ancha

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

πλατύφυλλων Cattail

In Portuguese

rododendro

broadleaf Tifa

In Polish

rododendron

Broadleaf Cattail

In Latin

Rhododendron

broadleaf Cattail

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Typhales

Family

Ericaceae

Typhaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Typha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Pitcairnioideae

Number of Species

102430

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Broadleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail

Season and care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information

Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail

Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs 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 Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.