Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water
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
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Cleanser, Repellent
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Giant Reed
Persian Lime
In Hindi
नरकट
Persian lime
In German
Pfahlrohr
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Arundo donax
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Arundo donax
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Persian lime
In Latin
Arundo donax
Persian lime
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Persian Lime
Season and care of Giant Reed and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Persian Lime Physical Information
Giant Reed and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Persian Lime are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Persian Lime
Care of Giant Reed and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.