Broadleaf Cattail
Also known as
Bulrush, Common bulrush, Common cattail, Cat-o'-nine-tails, Great reedmace, Cooper's reed and Cumbungi
Taxonomy
Typha latifolia
Typha
Typhaceae
Poales
How to care for Broadleaf Cattail
How often to water your Broadleaf Cattail
every 9
Broadleaf Cattail needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Broadleaf Cattail in your home
a window
Broadleaf Cattail love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broadleaf Cattail does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Broadleaf Cattail
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broadleaf Cattail after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Broadleaf Cattail
Broadleaf Cattail
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.