Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Mice
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Holz Bambus
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
bois Bambou
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
bambú
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Drewno Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Bael and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Bael and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bael and Timber Bamboo
Care of Bael and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.