Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOE polyphylla
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
Giant Reed
In Hindi
spiral aloe
नरकट
In German
Spirale Aloe
Pfahlrohr
In French
aloe spirale
Arundo donax
In Spanish
espiral de aloe
Arundo donax
In Greek
σπιράλ αλόη
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
aloe espiral
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
spirala aloesu
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Aloe spiralis
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed
Season and care of Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed Physical Information
Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed are as follows:
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed
Care of Spiral Aloe and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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.