The differences between pampas grass and reed include differences in shape, growth environment, flowering period, etc.

1. Morphological differences

The stems of pampas grass are relatively tall and strong, about 2-3 meters in height. The stems are clustered, the leaves are mostly gathered at the base, and the stems are slightly drooping. , with fine teeth distributed on the edges. The flower spikes of pampas grass are relatively beautiful and plump, like feathers, and are often used in floral arrangements. The female flowers are silvery white and shiny, and the tassels are wide tower-shaped.

The stems of reeds are relatively upright, with a height of 1-3 meters, and have relatively developed creeping rhizomes at the bottom. Its conical inflorescence is larger, about 20-40 cm in length and about 10 cm in width, with many branches and dense pendulous spikelets. The flower spikes look shorter and simpler than pampas grass.

2. Differences in growing environments

Pampas grass is native to Argentina and Brazil, and is mostly distributed in the Americas. However, it is now also widely introduced to my country for cultivation, and is distributed in North China, Central China, and South China, East China and Northeast China. Reeds are distributed around the world, usually growing beside rivers, lakes, ponds, ditches, and in low-lying wetlands.

3. Difference in flowering period

There are also differences in the flowering period of pampas grass and reed. The flowering period of pampas grass is from September to October every year, while the flowering period of reed is from August to December. , can be distinguished by the morning and evening of the flowering period.

Introduction to the propagation methods of pampas grass:

Pampas grass generally adopts sexual reproduction and division reproduction. Sexual reproduction is usually carried out from mid-September to early October. When the pampas grass catkins unfold, mature seeds are selected. Since fresh seeds have a higher germination rate, they are generally sown as they are picked. After sowing, there is no need to cover the soil, as long as the seedbed is kept moist, the seeds can germinate in about 10 days.

Pampas grass has few pests and diseases in the seedling stage and only requires normal maintenance and management. Propagation by ramets is usually carried out between March and April or in spring and autumn. Dig the entire pampas grass plant from the field, damaging its root system as little as possible, and split it down the middle into individual plants. After one month of slowing down the seedlings, normal cultivation and management can be carried out, and they can bloom that year.