Pinkroot

Giant Reed

About Pinkroot and Giant Reed

Pinkroot

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Grass

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southern Europe

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm18.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Genus

Spigelia

Arundo

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

603

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Giant Reed

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Giant Reed. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Giant Reed has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Giant Reed

Season and care of Pinkroot and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Giant Reed Physical Information

Pinkroot and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Giant Reed are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Pinkroot and Giant Reed

Care of Pinkroot and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.