Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
काला बांस
फ्लॉक्स
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Phlox
In French
bambou noir
Phlox
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Phlox
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
Phlox
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Phlox
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Phlox
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox
Care of Black Bamboo and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.