Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Australia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-11
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Giant Reed
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Pfahlrohr
Palme
In French
Arundo donax
Paume
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Palma
In Greek
Arundo donax
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Palma
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Palma
In Latin
Arundo donax
Vero
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Arundo
Archontophoenix
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and King Palm
Season and care of Giant Reed and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and King Palm Physical Information
Giant Reed and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and King Palm are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Reed and King Palm
Care of Giant Reed and King Palm 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 King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.