Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Alaska fern
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
नरकट
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Pfahlrohr
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Arundo donax
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Arundo donax
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.