Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Cherry Tomato
In German
Pfahlrohr
Kirschtomate
In French
Arundo donax
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Arundo donax
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Arundo donax
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato
Care of Giant Reed and Cherry Tomato 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 Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.