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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
140
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
9-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
21,22
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
American Elm
182.88 cm
Rank: 83 (Overall)
600.00 cm
Rank: 55 (Overall)
Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
Flowering Craba..
91.44 cm
Rank: 82 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
5% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
42% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
All Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
16% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
Not Available
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
37% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
10% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
90% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
25% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
61% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
74% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
44% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
7.2 Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
China rose
7.2.1 In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
7.2.2 In German
Laub- Cattail
Tropical Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
broadleaf Cattail
Hibiscus Tropical
7.2.4 In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
hibisco tropical
7.2.5 In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
τροπική Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Hibiscus tropical
7.2.7 In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Tropical Hibiscus
7.2.8 In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Tropical Hibiscus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Typhales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Typha
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
8.9 Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
100
Rank: 91 (Overall)
Calla Lily
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Difference Between Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus

If you are confused whether Broadleaf Cattail or Chinese hibiscus are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Broadleaf Cattail are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts and Apply N-P-K, whereas for Chinese hibiscus fertilizers required are Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month and Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Broadleaf Cattail is anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic and Vulnerary whereas of Chinese hibiscus is anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure and Vitamin C. Broadleaf Cattail has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Chinese hibiscus has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Broadleaf Cattail vs Chinese hibiscus

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Broadleaf Cattail vs Chinese hibiscus and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Broadleaf Cattail are Skin rash whereas of Chinese hibiscus have no allergic reactions respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Broadleaf Cattail has showy fruits and Chinese hibiscus has no showy fruits. Also Broadleaf Cattail is flowering and Chinese hibiscus is not flowering . You can compare Broadleaf Cattail and Chinese hibiscus facts and facts of other plants too.