Giant Reed

Pot Marigold

About Giant Reed and Pot Marigold

Giant Reed

Pot Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Flowering Plants

Origin

Southern Europe

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

6 - 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

A2, A3, H1, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm80.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm91.44 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Autumn, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, 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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double, Semi-Double

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye

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

Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Sometimes

Insignificant

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

Groundcover, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

CALENDULA officinalis

Common Name

Giant Reed

Pot Marigold

In Hindi

नरकट

Pot Marigold

In German

Pfahlrohr

Ringelblume

In French

Arundo donax

pot Marigold

In Spanish

Arundo donax

Caléndula

In Greek

Arundo donax

καλέντουλα

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

pot Marigold

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

Pot Marigold

In Latin

Arundo donax

Zinnia Pot

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Vascular plant

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Asterales

Family

Poaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Arundo

Calendula

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

320

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Reed and Pot Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Pot Marigold? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Pot Marigold. Giant Reed has thorns and Pot 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 Pot 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 Pot Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Pot Marigold

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

Giant Reed and Pot Marigold Physical Information

Giant Reed and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Pot Marigold are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Reed and Pot Marigold

Care of Giant Reed and Pot 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.