Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
China
Types
-
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Matricaire odorante
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Bambuseae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Pineapple Weed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.