Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
काला बांस
Fireglow मेपल
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Fireglow Maple
In French
bambou noir
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Fireglow arce
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
fireglow Klon
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple
Care of Black Bamboo and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.