Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
नरकट
In German
Gymnocalycium
Pfahlrohr
In French
Gymnocalycium
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Arundo donax
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Giant Reed season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed
Care of Gymnocalycium and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
