Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Giant Reed
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In German
Pfahlrohr
Hortensie
In French
Arundo donax
Hortensia
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Hortensia
In Greek
Arundo donax
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Hortensja
In Latin
Arundo donax
Hibiscus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
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 Sky Plant
Season and care of Giant Reed and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sky Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is Not Available.
Giant Reed and Sky Plant Physical Information
Giant Reed and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Sky Plant are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Giant Reed and Sky Plant
Care of Giant Reed and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
