Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Zonal Geranium
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Zonal Geranium
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.