Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Lake Sides, savannahs
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division
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
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Giant Silvergrass
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Giant Silvergrass
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Riesenschilf
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
géant silvergrass
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Giant Silvergrass
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Giant Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Silvergrass gigante
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Giant Silvergrass
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Giant Silvergrass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Giant Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.