Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Amur Schilf
In French
Timor bambou noir
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Amur Silvergrass 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 Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
