Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
QUICKSTICK
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Quickstick
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Quickstick and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.