Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
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
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, 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
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Giant Reed
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
नरकट
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Pfahlrohr
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Arundo donax
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Arundo donax
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Arundo donax
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Arundo
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Giant Reed and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Giant Reed and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Barbary Fig
Care of Giant Reed and Barbary Fig 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 Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.