Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Jostaberry
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Jostaberry
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Jostaberry
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
casseille
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Jostaberry
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Jostaberry
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Jostaberry
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
OLIVE
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.