Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Cattleya orchid, Cattleya bicolor
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs watering once a week, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CATTLEYA amethystoglossa
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Not Available
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cattleya
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cattleya
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Cattleya
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Cattleya
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cattleya
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cattleya
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Oncidium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cattleya is Not Available.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cattleya height is 61.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Cattleya flower color: Pink, Magenta, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Cattleya leaf color: Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cattleya pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.