How much sunlight does my Giant Reed need?

Giant 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Giant Reed?

Giant Reed is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Giant Reed?

Giant Reed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Giant Reed?

Giant Reed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Giant Reed be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Giant Reed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Giant Reed?

Giant Reed can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Giant Reed easy to care for?

Giant Reed 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!

Q: How often should I water my Giant Reed?

Giant 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.

About Giant Reed

This plant is best grown in a 5-20 gallon container and covered with 1-6 inches of water. Best suited for large water gardens. Very invasive and difficult to eradicate. Less cold-hardy than some of its counterparts.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Arundo donax

Genus

Arundo

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

Also known as

Giant reed grass, Giant cane, Elephant grass, Carrizo, Arundo, Spanish cane, Colorado river reed and Wild cane

How to care for Giant Reed

Water

How often to water your Giant Reed

Giant 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

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 Giant Reed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Giant Reed: 1ft from a window

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

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

Giant Reed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Giant Reed

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Giant Reed 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors