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Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Comfrey
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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China
Europe, Russia

Types

Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

12
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-156-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm20.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm90.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

-
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Blackwort

In German

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blackwort

In French

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blackwort

In Spanish

Alphonse Karr Bambú
Blackwort

In Greek

Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Blackwort

In Portuguese

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blackwort

In Polish

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blackwort

In Latin

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Lamiales

Family

Poaceae
Boraginaceae

Genus

Bambusa
Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bambuseae
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Subfamily

Bambusoideae
Boraginoideae

Number of Species

6035
1 27800
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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey

Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey are as follows:

  • Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:

  • Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green

  • Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.