Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong Circular Round
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Mites
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
काला बांस
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Sellerie Kohl
In French
bambou noir
céleri chou
In Spanish
negro de bambú
apio col
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
aipo couve
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
seler Kapusta
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Bambuseae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage
Care of Black Bamboo and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.