Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
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
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Nutmeg
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
जायफल
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Muskatnuss
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
noix de muscade
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
nutmeg
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Timor Black Bamboo season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Nutmeg and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Nutmeg 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.