Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
-
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Hortensie
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Hortensia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
υδραγεία
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Hortensja
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Hydrangea and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.