Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Gold, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, codling moth, mussel scale, Red spider mite, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Not Available
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, bowel syndrome, Cancer, constipation, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Diarrhea, gallstones, Healthy teeth, hemorrhoids, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
MALUS domestica 'Royal Gala'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Apple, Eating Apple, Royal Gala Apple
In Hindi
नरकट
Royal Gala Apple
In German
Pfahlrohr
Royal Gala Apfel
In French
Arundo donax
Royal Gala d'Apple
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Manzana Royal Gala
In Greek
Arundo donax
Royal Gala της Apple
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Maçã Royal Gala
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Royal Gala jabłko
In Latin
Arundo donax
Regia Schola Apple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Arundo
Not Available
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple
Season and care of Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Gala Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple Physical Information
Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Royal Gala Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Royal Gala Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Royal Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple
Care of Giant Reed and Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
