Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Sina
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Sina
Laub- Cattail
In French
Sina
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Sina
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Sina
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Sina
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Sina
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Sina
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Typhales
Family
Cactaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Sina and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Sina and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sina and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Sina and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sina and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Care of Sina and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Sina and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina 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 Sina 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.