Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
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, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Heart problems, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Unknown
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CERBERA manghas
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Bintaro
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Pong pong
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Faux manguier
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Pong pong
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Pong pong
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Pong pong
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Pong pong
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Pong pong
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Plumerieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pong-pong season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
- Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Pong-pong include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.