Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
नरकट
In German
Tabernaemontana
Pfahlrohr
In French
Tabernaemontana
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Arundo donax
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed
Care of Crape Jasmine and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Crape Jasmine 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.