Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Giant Reed
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
नरकट
Red Buckeye
In German
Pfahlrohr
Red Buckeye
In French
Arundo donax
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Arundo donax
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Arundo donax
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Arundo donax
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Giant Reed and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Giant Reed and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Red Buckeye
Care of Giant Reed and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.