Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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 in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
mandacaru
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mandacaru
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mandacaru
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mandacaru
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.