Giant Reed

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

About Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Giant Reed

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Grass

Tree

1.3 Origin

Southern Europe

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

1.4 Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA2

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1010-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-10

1.8 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, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

18.00 cm460.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

150.00 cm460.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Not Available

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Orbiculate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Less fertilizing

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Not Available

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds

5.12 Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Food for insects, Used As Food

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

BAUHINIA blakeana

7.2 Common Name

Giant Reed

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

7.2.1 In Hindi

नरकट

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

7.2.2 In German

Pfahlrohr

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

7.2.3 In French

Arundo donax

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

7.2.4 In Spanish

Arundo donax

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

7.2.5 In Greek

Arundo donax

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

7.2.7 In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

7.2.8 In Latin

Arundo donax

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cyperales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Poaceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Arundo

Bauhinia

8.7 Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA7

1 27800

Properties of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Giant Reed has thorns and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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

Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information

Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Care of Giant Reed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.