Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
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
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Schefflera
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Schefflera
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schefflera
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schefflera
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Schefflera
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schefflera
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schefflera
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schefflera
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.