Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, 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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Giant Reed
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
नरकट
Common myrtle
In German
Pfahlrohr
Myrte
In French
Arundo donax
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Arundo donax
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
murta comum
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Arundo donax
myrto Common
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Giant Reed and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Giant Reed and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Common Myrtle
Care of Giant Reed and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.