Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Enkianthus
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Enkianthus
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Enkianthus
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Enkianthus
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Enkianthus
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Enkianthus
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Enkianthus
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Poaceae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Enkianthus and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus 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.