Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10*1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Hydrangea
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hortensie
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hortensia
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Hortensia
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hortensja
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.