Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Aromatic herb
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-2
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or obovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Majoran
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
marjolaine
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
mejorana
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
manjerona
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
amaracus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.