Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
In Hindi
नरकट
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
In German
Pfahlrohr
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
In French
Arundo donax
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
In Greek
Arundo donax
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Nova Guiné Impatiens
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
In Latin
Arundo donax
Impatiens New Guinea
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
- New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Giant Reed and New Guinea Impatiens 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 New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.