Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
China
  
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
  
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
  
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
  
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
  
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
  
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
  
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In French
Timor bambou noir
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
  
Alphonse Karr Bambú
  
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
  
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
  
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Poales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Bambusa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Poaceae
  
Bambuseae
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Bambusoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.