Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Crassula
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-12
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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 insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CRASSULA
Common Name
Giant Reed
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In German
Pfahlrohr
Geldbaum
In French
Arundo donax
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Arundo donax
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
crassula ovata
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Arundo donax
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata
Care of Giant Reed and Crassula Ovata 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 Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.