Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Giant Reed
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
नरकट
Elephant Bush
In German
Pfahlrohr
Elephant Bush
In French
Arundo donax
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Arundo donax
elefante Bush
In Greek
Arundo donax
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Arundo donax
bush elephant
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Arundo
Portulacaria
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Giant Reed and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Giant Reed and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Bush
Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.