Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China
Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
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
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Viola
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Viola
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Viola
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Alto
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Viola
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Βιόλα
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Viola
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Altówka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Viola
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Violoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Viola and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola 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 Viola 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.