Quiver Tree

Giant Reed

About Quiver Tree and Giant Reed

Quiver Tree

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Grass

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Southern Europe

Types

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-18.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Requires very little pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

ARUNDO donax

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

Giant Reed

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

नरकट

In German

Köcherbaum

Pfahlrohr

In French

Quiver Tree

Arundo donax

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

Arundo donax

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

Arundo donax

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

Cana-do-reino

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

Lasecznica trzcinowata

In Latin

pharetram ligno

Arundo donax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Cyperales

Family

Aloaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Aloe

Arundo

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

5003

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Giant Reed

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

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Giant Reed

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

Quiver Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Giant Reed

Care of Quiver Tree and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Quiver 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.