Giant Reed

Brahmi

About Giant Reed and Brahmi

Giant Reed

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm100.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

Giant Reed

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

In Hindi

नरकट

ब्राह्मी

In German

Pfahlrohr

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

Arundo donax

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

Arundo donax

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

Arundo donax

Brahmi

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

Brahmi

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

brahmi

In Latin

Arundo donax

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Scrophulariales

Family

Poaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Arundo

Bacopa

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

360

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Reed and Brahmi

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Brahmi? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Brahmi. Giant Reed has thorns and Brahmi doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Reed does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing and Brahmi has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Reed and Brahmi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Brahmi

Season and care of Giant Reed and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Giant Reed and Brahmi Physical Information

Giant Reed and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Brahmi are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Giant Reed and Brahmi

Care of Giant Reed and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.