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About Giant Reed and Elephant Grass


About Elephant Grass and Giant Reed


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Grass   

Origin
Southern Europe   
Middle Africa   

Types
Arundo, Carrizo   
Not Available   

Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas   
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10   
7-11   

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   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
18.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Sandy Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green   
Purple   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Long Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting   
Budding, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering   
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring   
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available   
Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds   
Birds, Flying insects   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing   
Asthma, breathing problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   
No Beauty Benefits   

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, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant   
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap   
Leaves, Seeds   

Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction   
Food for animals, Used As Food   

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   
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax   
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'   

Common Name
Giant Reed   
Elephant Grass   

In Hindi
नरकट   
हाथी घास   

In German
Pfahlrohr   
Elefantengras   

In French
Arundo donax   
l'herbe à éléphant   

In Spanish
Arundo donax   
pasto elefante   

In Greek
Arundo donax   
ελέφαντα χόρτο   

In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino   
capim-elefante   

In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata   
trawa słoniowa   

In Latin
Arundo donax   
elephanti herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Poales   

Family
Poaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Arundo   
Pennisetum   

Clade
Commelinids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Paniceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Elephant Grass. Giant Reed has thorns and Elephant Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Reed does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing and Elephant Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass

Season and care of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Giant Reed and Elephant Grass Physical Information

Giant Reed and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass are as follows:

Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass

Care of Giant Reed and Elephant Grass 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 Grass pruning is done 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 Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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