Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Homeopathy
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
नरकट
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pfahlrohr
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arundo donax
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.