Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Giant Reed
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
नरकट
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Pfahlrohr
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Arundo donax
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Arundo donax
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Arundo donax
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Jacaranda
Season and care of Giant Reed and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Jacaranda Physical Information
Giant Reed and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Jacaranda are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Jacaranda
Care of Giant Reed and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
