Standing water
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Phragmites australis
Species · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Phragmites australis is
Server-rendered factual summary — what AI Overviews and Perplexity quote when answering questions about this plant.
Phragmites australis is a species in the Phragmites genus, commonly called Ditch reed, a aquatic plant, and with a clumping growth habit. Its native range is Wetlands and marshes. 1 public specimen of Phragmites australis are catalogued on collecto.rs across 1 collector. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, standing water watering frequency, and warm temperature range. Explore other Phragmites species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Genus
- Phragmites
- Species
- australis
- Common name
- Ditch reed
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Clumping
- Native range
- Wetlands and marshes
- Collectors on collecto.rs
- 1
- Public specimens
- 1
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Standing water
- Most common temperature
- Warm
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
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Warm
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Collectors
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Questions
Frequently asked about Phragmites australis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Phragmites australis?
Phragmites australis is a species in the Phragmites genus. Commonly known as Ditch reed, a aquatic plant, and with a clumping growth habit. Native to Wetlands and marshes. Collectors on collecto.rs track 1 public specimen across 1 collector.
How do you care for Phragmites australis?
Across 1 public specimen on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Phragmites australis is Full sun light, standing water watering, and warm temperatures.
How rare is Phragmites australis?
Phragmites australis is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Phragmites australis called?
Phragmites australis is also known as Phragmites australis, Phalaris communis var. rubriculmis, Arundo phragmites var. tenella, Phargmites communis var. tenella, and Phragmites communis var. innubus.
Where can I see real photos of Phragmites australis?
Browse public Phragmites australis collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by 1 collector. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Phragmites australis on collecto.rs?
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