Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
southernwood
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Eberraute
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Southernwood
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Poaceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Southernwood and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.