Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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 animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Giant Reed
Black Currant
In Hindi
नरकट
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Pfahlrohr
Carandas
In French
Arundo donax
karondas
In Spanish
Arundo donax
karondas
In Greek
Arundo donax
karondas
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
karondas
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
karondas
In Latin
Arundo donax
karondas
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Karonda
Season and care of Giant Reed and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Karonda Physical Information
Giant Reed and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Karonda are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Karonda
Care of Giant Reed and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
