Giant Reed

Tilaka

About Giant Reed and Tilaka

Giant Reed

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Europe

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1010-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

18.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

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

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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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

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Giant Reed

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

नरकट

Tilaka

In German

Pfahlrohr

Tilapia

In French

Arundo donax

Tilapia

In Spanish

Arundo donax

tilapia

In Greek

Arundo donax

tilaka

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino

tilaka

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata

tilakiem

In Latin

Arundo donax

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Ebenales

Family

Poaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Arundo

Symplocos

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

340

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Reed and Tilaka

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

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Season and Care of Giant Reed and Tilaka

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

Giant Reed and Tilaka Physical Information

Giant Reed and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Tilaka are as follows:

Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Giant Reed and Tilaka

Care of Giant Reed and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.