Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
11*1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Thai Basil
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
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Thai Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs 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.