Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe
Types
Coconut and Dates
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
tropical environments
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Light, Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
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
Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Palm
Giant Reed
In German
Palme
Pfahlrohr
In French
Paume
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Palma
Arundo donax
In Greek
Παλάμη
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Palma
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Palma
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Vero
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Tree and Giant Reed
Season and care of Palm Tree and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Tree and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Tree is Acidic and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information
Palm Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:
Palm Tree flower color: White and Yellow
Palm Tree leaf color: Brown
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Palm Tree and Giant Reed
Care of Palm Tree and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds 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 Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.