Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
  
Southern Europe
  
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
  
Arundo, Carrizo
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
  
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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
Indeterminate
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
  
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
  
ARUNDO donax
  
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
  
Giant Reed
  
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
  
नरकट
  
In German
Ylang-Ylang
  
Pfahlrohr
  
In French
Ylang-Ylang
  
Arundo donax
  
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
  
Arundo donax
  
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
  
Arundo donax
  
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
  
Cana-do-reino
  
In Polish
Jagodlin
  
Lasecznica trzcinowata
  
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
  
Arundo donax
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cananga
  
Arundo
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth 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 Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.