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Common Reed

Also known as

Phragmites

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phragmites australis

Genus

Phragmites

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Common Reed

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Reed

Common Reed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Reed in your home

Common Reed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Reed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Reed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Reed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Reed: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Reed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Reed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Reed Water Frequency →

Common Reed Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Reed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Reed Light Requirements →

Common Reed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Reed is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Reed is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Common Reed Lifecycle →

Common Reed Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Reed →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Reed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Reed Temperature Tolerance →

Common Reed Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Reed a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Reed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.