Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Southwest Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Nerium
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Giant Reed
In German
Oleander
Pfahlrohr
In French
laurier-rose
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Adelfa
Arundo donax
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
oleandro
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Oleander
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Cleander
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Oleander and Giant Reed
Season and care of Oleander and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Giant Reed season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Well drained and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Giant Reed Physical Information
Oleander and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Giant Reed are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color:
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Oleander and Giant Reed
Care of Oleander and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots 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 Oleander 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.