Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Grass
Habitat
Dry Forest
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
digitate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Holz Bambus
Softstem Bulrush
In French
bois Bambou
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
bambú
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
lignum
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Timber Bamboo and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.