Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Laub- Cattail
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.