Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Rosmarinheide
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Bog Rosemary and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.