Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
10.15 cm
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA ionantha
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
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
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Not Available
Bambusa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo. Sky Plant doesn't have thorns and Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Sky Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Sky Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Sky Plant and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
