Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
10*1
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
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
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
-
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root
Care of Black Bamboo and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.