Giant Reed

Marigold

About Giant Reed and Marigold

Giant Reed

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Europe

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-109-11

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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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Giant Reed

Marigold

In Hindi

नरकट

गेंदा

In German

Pfahlrohr

Ringelblume

In French

Arundo donax

Souci

In Spanish

Arundo donax

Caléndula

In Greek

Arundo donax

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

Malmequer

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

Nogietek

In Latin

Arundo donax

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Asterales

Family

Poaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Arundo

Tagetes

Clade

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

350

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Reed and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Marigold. Giant Reed has thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Reed does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing and Marigold has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Reed and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Marigold

Season and care of Giant Reed and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Giant Reed and Marigold Physical Information

Giant Reed and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Marigold are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Reed and Marigold

Care of Giant Reed and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.