Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China
Types
Simarouba glauca
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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
Cuneate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Tilaka
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Tilapia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Tilapia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
tilapia
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
tilaka
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
tilaka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
tilakiem
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
tilaka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Symplocaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Tilaka and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.