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Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Shrub

Origin

China
Madagascar

Types

Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

18
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-159-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Ovate

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

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

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
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Devil's Backbone

In German

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Devil's Backbone

In French

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Alphonse Karr Bambú
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

-
Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Malpighiales

Family

Poaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Bambusa
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bambuseae
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Bambusoideae
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

602000
1 27800
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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone

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

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:

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

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.