Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Gasteria
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Gasteria
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Monocots
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Gasteria and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less 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.