Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Ornamental
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Aster
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
एस्टर
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Astern
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Aster
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Aster
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
αστήρ
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Aster
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
aster
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Aster
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Aster and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster 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.