Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
False Indigo
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
इंडिगो
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
falsches Indigo
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
faux Indigo
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
falsum indicum
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of False Indigo and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.