Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Not Available
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Peach, Tan
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
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Winter Squash
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
कोंहड़ा
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Winter squash
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
abóbora
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
dynia
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
cucurbita
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.