Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12*3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
काला बांस
Hydrangea
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Hortensie
In French
bambou noir
Hortensia
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Hortensja
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
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Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Chaco
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Chaco Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Chaco are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Chaco
Care of Black Bamboo and Chaco 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 Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.