Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
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
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Giant Reed
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Pfahlrohr
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Arundo donax
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Arundo donax
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Arundo donax
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Arundo
Catharanthus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Giant Reed and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.