Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
bees, Wasps
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Giant Reed
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Pfahlrohr
In French
Balsamine
Arundo donax
In Spanish
No me toques
Arundo donax
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Niecierpek
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Giant Reed
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Touch-me-not and Giant Reed Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Giant Reed are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Giant Reed
Care of Touch-me-not and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not 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 Touch-me-not 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.