Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Not Available
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS celsa
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Log Fern
Giant Reed
In German
Hortensie
Pfahlrohr
In French
Hortensia
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Hortensia
Arundo donax
In Greek
υδραγεία
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Hortensja
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Hibiscus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Not Available
Arundo
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Log Fern and Giant Reed
Wondering what are the properties of Log Fern and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Log Fern and Giant Reed. Log Fern doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed doesn't have thorns. Also Log Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Log Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Giant Reed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Log Fern and Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Log Fern and Giant Reed
Season and care of Log Fern and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Log Fern and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Log Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Log Fern is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Log Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Log Fern and Giant Reed Physical Information
Log Fern and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Log Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Log Fern and Giant Reed are as follows:
Log Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Log Fern leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Log Fern and Giant Reed
Care of Log Fern and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Log Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Log Fern needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
