Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
candelabro
Giant Reed
In German
candelabro
Pfahlrohr
In French
candelabro
Arundo donax
In Spanish
candelabro
Arundo donax
In Greek
candelabro
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
candelabro
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
candelabro
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
candelabro
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Giant Reed
Season and care of Candelabro and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Giant Reed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Giant Reed Physical Information
Candelabro and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Giant Reed are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabro and Giant Reed
Care of Candelabro and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.