Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-12
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Water Poppy
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Wasser Poppy
Laub- Cattail
In French
eau Poppy
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
amapola agua
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
água Poppy
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Typhales
Family
Alismataceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Broadleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Water Poppy and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Water Poppy 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.