Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
China
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Abelia
काला बांस
In German
Abelia
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Abelia
bambou noir
In Spanish
Abelia
negro de bambú
In Greek
Αμπέλια
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abelia
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Abelia
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Abelia
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Abelia
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Abelia and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Black Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Abelia and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Black Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Abelia and Black Bamboo
Care of Abelia and Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.