Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
sasanqua
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
sasanqua
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
sasanqua
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
sasanqua
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
sasanqua
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Sasankya
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Sasankya
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Sasanqua and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.