Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
miniature orchid
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
miniature orchid
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Pleione
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Pleione
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Pleione
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
miniature orchid
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
miniature orchid
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Poaceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Miniature Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.