Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Quisco
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Quisco
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Quisco and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco 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.