Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Iris
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Zwergiris
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Dwarf Iris
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Dwarf Iris and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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.