Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Giant Reed
In German
Jasmin
Pfahlrohr
In French
Jasmin
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Hortensia
Arundo donax
In Greek
υδραγεία
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Jasmin
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Jasmin
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Commelinids
Tribe
Jasmineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jasmine and Giant Reed
Season and care of Jasmine and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jasmine and Giant Reed Physical Information
Jasmine and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Giant Reed are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jasmine and Giant Reed
Care of Jasmine and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering 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 Jasmine 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.