Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Kracher penstemon
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Timor Niger Bamboo
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.