Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Dry Forest
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
7-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Red Currant
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Red Currant
In German
Holz Bambus
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
bois Bambou
Groseille
In Spanish
bambú
Grosella
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Groselha
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
lignum
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Currant
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Red Currant Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Red Currant are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Currant
Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.