Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-5
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Giant Reed
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Pfahlrohr
Ajowan
In French
Arundo donax
Ajowan
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Arundo donax
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
aipo
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
seler
In Latin
Arundo donax
semina Carom
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Arundo
Trachyspermum
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Giant Reed and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Giant Reed and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Ajwain plant
Care of Giant Reed and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.