Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Crested Iris
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Crested Iris
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Crested Iris
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Crested Iris
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Timor Niger Bamboo
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Crested Iris and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris 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.