Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Loropetalum
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Loropetalum
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Loropetalum
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Loropetalum
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Loropetalum
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Loropetalum
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Loropetalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Loropetalum Chinese include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.