Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Grapefruit
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
चकोतरा
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Grapefruit
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Pomelo
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Toranja
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
grejpfrut
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
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Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.