Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-9
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
नरकट
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Pfahlrohr
Valencia-orange
In French
Arundo donax
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Arundo donax
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Arundo donax
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Giant Reed and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Giant Reed and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Valencia Orange
Care of Giant Reed and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.