Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
China
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Arching Brassia and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.