Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Rosette
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
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Giant Reed
Sawblade
In German
Pfahlrohr
Sawblade
In French
Arundo donax
Sawblade
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Arundo donax
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Sawblade
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Sawblade
In Latin
Arundo donax
Sawblade
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Sawblade
Season and care of Giant Reed and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Sawblade Physical Information
Giant Reed and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Sawblade are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Sawblade
Care of Giant Reed and Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
