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About Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper


About Black pepper and Timor Black Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines   

Origin
Southeastern Asia   
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia   

Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo   
Red pepper, Orange pepper   

Number of Varieties
1000   
12
7   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate 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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm   
28
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green   
Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Red, Green, Light Green   

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   
Circular cordate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months   

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   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch   
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Not Available   

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   
Yes   

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   
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Oral Allergy   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Acne, Blackheads   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health   

Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks   
Dried seeds   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes   
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako   
Piper nigrum   

Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo   
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper   

In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस   
काली मिर्च   

In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus   
Pfeffer   

In French
Timor bambou noir   
Piper nigrum   

In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú   
Poivrier noir   

In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού   
μαύρο πιπέρι   

In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo   
Pimenta-preta   

In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus   
Pieprz czarny   

In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo   
nigrum piperis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Piperales   

Family
Poaceae   
Piperaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Piper   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Poaceae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Barnadesioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
130   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper. Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Timor Black Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Timor Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Black pepper 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 Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper

Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper Physical Information

Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper are as follows:

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper

Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Black pepper 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 Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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