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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily


About Wood Lily and Alphonse Karr Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
China   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
western red lily   

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions   
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Dark Red, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow green, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Bulbs   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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   
Keep the Soil well drained   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Gray mold, Lily Beetle   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
poisonous to cats   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Sometimes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry   
bulb used as starch, Unknown   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'   
LILIUM philadelphicum   

Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo   
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily   

In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस   
wood lily   

In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Lilium philadelphicum   

In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Lilium philadelphicum   

In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú   
lirio de madera   

In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού   
ξύλο κρίνος   

In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
wood lily   

In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
lilia drewna   

In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
wood lily   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Liliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Liliales   

Family
Poaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Lilium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Bambuseae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Bambusoideae   
Lilioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Wood Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Wood Lily has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily

Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Lily is Neutral.

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily are as follows:

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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