Phragmites australis aka Common Reed

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Common Reed is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Common Reed should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

To ensure optimal growth, the Common Reed prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Common Reed to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

Clumping is a defining characteristic of the Common Reed, with new growth appearing from the soil surrounding the primary plant.

Common Reed’s native range is Cosmopolitan, in most regions of the world, including Britain, but absent from the Amazon Basin.