Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Dry Forest
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Beans
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
बीजपत्र
In German
Holz Bambus
Cotyledon
In French
bois Bambou
Cotyledon
In Spanish
bambú
Cotyledon
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Cotyledon
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Liścień
In Latin
lignum
Cotyledon
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.