Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
-
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
काला बांस
sasanqua
In German
schwarzer Bambus
sasanqua
In French
bambou noir
sasanqua
In Spanish
negro de bambú
sasanqua
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Sasankya
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Sasankya
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Sasanqua
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Bamboo and Sasanqua Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Sasanqua are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Sasanqua
Care of Black Bamboo and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.