Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, 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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
प्याज
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Zwiebel
Laub- Cattail
In French
Oignon
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Cebolla
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Cebola
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Cebula
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
cepa
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Typhales
Family
Liliaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Broadleaf Cattail season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of White Onion and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering 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 White Onion 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.