Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry Forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
11*1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brownish Red
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Mice
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Thai Basil
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Hydrangea
In German
Holz Bambus
Hortensie
In French
bois Bambou
Hortensia
In Spanish
bambú
Hortensia
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Hortênsia
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil
Care of Timber Bamboo and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.