Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Dracaena
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Dracaena
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Dracaena
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Δράκαινα
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Dracena
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Dracaena
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Dracaena and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dracaena 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.