How much sunlight does my Arundinaria Gigantea need?

Arundinaria Gigantea 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Arundinaria Gigantea?

Arundinaria Gigantea does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Arundinaria Gigantea?

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

Can Arundinaria Gigantea be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Arundinaria Gigantea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Arundinaria Gigantea

Q: Is Arundinaria Gigantea easy to care for?

Arundinaria Gigantea is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Also known as

Switchcane, Switchcane, Rivercane, Giant cane, River cane and Switch cane

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Arundinaria gigantea

Genus

Arundinaria

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Arundinaria Gigantea

Water

How often to water your Arundinaria Gigantea

Arundinaria Gigantea 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Switchcane in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Arundinaria Gigantea: 1ft from a window

Arundinaria Gigantea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Arundinaria Gigantea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Arundinaria Gigantea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Arundinaria Gigantea: 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 Arundinaria Gigantea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Arundinaria Gigantea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors