Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Red Buckeye
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.