FAMILY: Arundo
Maintenance: Old growth and flowers should be cut back to the ground to allow new growth annually. Removal of stems, which die out every 2-3 years. Removal of spreading rhizomes to keep the clump to the desired size. Removal of suckers. Apply a slow release 14.14.14 NPK in spring and autumn. Wash down occasionally to remove wind blown sand and dust. Sap may cause contact dermatitis to those with sensitive skin.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
