Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lythraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Crapemyrtle and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle 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.
