Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
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
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Jumpseed
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
jumpseed
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
jumpseed
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
jumpseed
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
jumpseed
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
jumpseed
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
jumpseed
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Salire celeritate
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.