What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Grass
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
50
99+
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11- 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm
99+
40.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
Not Available
302.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Shape
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Facts
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
No
Edible Fruit
No
No
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
No
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
No
No
Showy Bark
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
बरमूडा घास
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bermuda Gras
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Grama
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bermuda Grass
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Cyperales
Family
Poaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
2
99+
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