Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-8
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Giant Reed
China Doll
In Hindi
नरकट
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Pfahlrohr
Zimmeresche
In French
Arundo donax
china doll
In Spanish
Arundo donax
china doll
In Greek
Arundo donax
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Arundo donax
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Arundo
Radermachera
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and China Doll
Season and care of Giant Reed and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and China Doll Physical Information
Giant Reed and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and China Doll are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and China Doll
Care of Giant Reed and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.