Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
जरुल
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Königinblume
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Pride of India and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India 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.