Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Switchgrass
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Wet lands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
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
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
PANICUM
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Panicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
panikom
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
panikom
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
panikom
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
panikom
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Panicum
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Panicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Panicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Panicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Panicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.