Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
काला बांस
Aaron Caladium
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Aaron Caladium
In French
bambou noir
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium
Care of Black Bamboo and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.