Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.