Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
नरकट
Primula sieboldii
In German
Pfahlrohr
Siebolds Primel
In French
Arundo donax
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
Arundo donax
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
Arundo donax
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Giant Reed and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Giant Reed and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Japanese primrose
Care of Giant Reed and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose pruning is done 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
